Hammer attack in Poole

A man was reportedly hit on the head with a hammer outside the Co-op store in Northmead Drive, Creekmoor at around 6.35pm on Saturday 4 July.

The assailant was a woman who was known to him.

It was reported that the victim had returned home and the suspect had left the scene.

A description of the suspect was taken from the informant and an ambulance was requested.

The victim was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment to lacerations to his head. His condition is not described as serious or life-threatening.

Officers attended and, following enquiries, a 57-year-old woman from Poole was arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. She has been released on conditional police bail while enquiries continue.

Police Sergeant Phil Pearson, of Dorset Police, said: “An investigation is underway, including taking witness statements and carrying out CCTV checks.

“I am now appealing to anyone who was at the Co-op store around the relevant time who has not already spoken to police and may have seen what happened to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260100122. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.