A fight broke out in Church Street Wimborne at approximately 10.45pm on Friday 20 October.

Members of the public approached police officers to tell them about the incident, and subsequently a man was located with significant facial injuries. He was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Police constable Mia Jakeman, of East Dorset police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this incident, which is believed to involve people who are known to each other.

“As part of my investigation, I am really keen to hear from anyone who was in the town centre and witnessed what happened.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230167189. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.