A 17-YEAR-OLD boy has been arrested after a man was attacked in Bridport.

The teenager, from Dorchester, was arrested in connection with an incident in North Allington Road and Fulbrooks Lane in the early hours of Monday, January 1.

“It was reported that … a man and woman were walking in the area of North Allington Road when they were approached by a group of people,” a Dorset Police spokesperson said. “The man was reportedly threatened and assaulted by the group.

“It was further reported that the victim – aged in his 40s and from Weymouth – was subsequently chased along Fulbrooks Lane and assaulted again after entering a block of flats on Fulbrooks Close.”

He was taken to hospital for treatment to serious head and facial injuries.

The teenager was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and attempted robbery and has been released on police bail as the investigation continues.

Detective Constable Fiona Napier, of Dorset County CID, said: “We are keen to speak to anyone with relevant home CCTV or doorbell camera footage in the areas of St Swithins Road, Fullbrooks Close and North Allington Road between 2am and 4am on Monday, January 1.

“We would also like to speak to the driver of a red car that was seen in the area, as we believe they may have witnessed the assault on North Allington Road.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240000106. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.