A MAN was found with a broken leg outside Shaftesbury Football Club in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Police are appealing for information – and have made an arrest – after an incident in Coppice Street reported at around 1.15am on Sunday (September 22).

The victim – aged in his 30s – sustained fractures to his leg and was taken to hospital for treatment, a Dorset Police spokesperson said.

Following enquiries a man, also in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and released on police bail as the investigation continues.

PC Matt Barrett, of Dorset County CID, said: “I am carrying out enquiries to establish exactly what happened and how the man sustained his injuries.

“I would ask anyone who was in the area and saw what happened to please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240146014. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.