A FIGHT among groups of young people broke out in Dorchester – leaving one girl on the ground – according to police.

Officers are appealing for information after an incident at around 5.15pm on Monday, October 7, in Monmouth Road.

During the incident, it is reported that a female member of the group was hit to the ground.

Officers attended and carried out an area search, but nobody was found.

PC Ben Hannigan, of Dorchester police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident, but so far we have not been able to identify anyone involved.

“I am appealing to anyone with information about what happened to please come forward so we can ensure any appropriate action is taken.

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“Finally, I would ask residents in the area or any motorists travelling with a dashcam to please check their footage for anything of relevance that may assist my investigation.”

Anyone with information about the incident, or knows who was involved, should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240154555.

They can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.