A MAN has been arrested after a woman was allegedly assaulted in Gillingham.

The incident, in Station Yard, happened at some time between 12.30pm and 2pm on Saturday, December 9.

The man and woman were carrying a small white dog at the time of the incident, police said.

Officers attended the scene and a 35-year-old man from Blandford – who is known to the victim – was arrested on suspicion of assault.

He has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

PC James Owen, of North Dorset police, said: “I am continuing to investigate the incident and would ask anyone who saw any suspicious activity involving a man and woman in the area to please come forward.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55230193336. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.