Witnesses are sought following an assault on a 15 year-old boy at Redcotts Recreation Ground at approximately 4pm on Thursday 29 December.

The victim was playing basketball with a friend when they were approached by an unknown male teenager.

It is reported that, following a brief interaction, the teenage boy punched the victim in the face before walking off.

The victim sustained bruising to his eye and a cut to his nose.

The offender is described as white, aged around 15 to 17 years old and approximately five feet eight or nine inches tall. He was wearing a black tracksuit with a green bandana on his head covering his hair and was carrying a large bottle of Fanta Orange.

Police Constable Matt Cutler, of East Dorset police, said: “Our investigation is continuing and we have now obtained a full account from the victim.

“I understand a number of people came to the aid of the victim and I would ask them to please come forward as they may have information to help my enquiries.

“Also, I am keen to hear from anyone who recognises the boy from the description given or knows who may be responsible.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220208443. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.