Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as they investigate a reported assault in Poole.

Dorset Police received a report at 2am on Sunday 26 January 2025 that a man had sustained lacerations to his face following an assault in the area of Old Orchard and Lagland Street.

Officers attended the scene along with the ambulance service and the man was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be serious.

It was further reported that two other people had sustained facial injuries following the assault but did not require hospital treatment.

A 22-year-old man from Poole has been arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

He has been released under investigation as enquiries continue.

Police Constable Niki Edwards, of Poole police, said: “We are carrying out a number of enquiries into this incident and I am keen to hear from anyone with information that might assist our enquiries.

“I understand there were a number of other people in the area at the time of the alleged assault and I would urge anyone who saw what happened to please contact us.

“Finally, I would like to hear from anyone who has captured any relevant footage, either on dashcam or home CCTV.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250012034. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.