A WOMAN was taken to hospital after being assaulted in the street in Sturminster Newton.

Police were called to reports of an assault in Stour View Close at 10.15pm on Wednesday (February 7).

A Dorset Police spokesperson said it was reported a woman had been assaulted outside the address by a man who was known to her, with the incident continuing in the areas of Honeymead Lane and Field Close.

After officers arrived the woman, in her 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment to facial injuries.

A man aged in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent.

Detective Inspector Rhys Griffiths, of Dorset County CID, said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident and I am keen to hear from any witnesses who have not already spoken to police.

“I would also urge residents in the area with home CCTV systems or doorbell cameras, as well as any motorists with dashcam who were in the vicinity, to please check their footage for the evening of Wednesday, February 7, between the hours of around 10pm and 11pm to see if they have captured anything of relevance.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240020052. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously via Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.