A WOMAN passenger was assaulted in a vehicle before fleeing the car near Gillingham.
Police said the incident unfolded at around 12.05am on the morning of Sunday, October 6, when the victim – a woman in her 50s – had been travelling on the B3081 north of Gillingham, before she was assaulted after it came to a stop in School Lane.
“It is reported she fled the vehicle shortly after the incident and walked a short distance before she was given a lift home by a stranger in their car,” a Dorset Police spokesperson said.
“The victim sustained injuries to her head and hand but did not require hospital treatment.”
Following enquiries, a 51-year-old man from Gillingham was arrested on suspicion of assault. He has been released on police bail as officers continue their investigation.
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PC Katie-May Parsons, of Dorset Police, said: “I am continuing to investigate this incident and would ask anyone who saw any suspicious activity involving a man and woman in the area to please come forward.
“I would also like to hear from the person who reportedly gave the victim a lift home in their car to see if they can provide any information that may aid my investigation.”
Anyone with information about the incident should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240154489. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
