A MAN was racially abused during an assault in a Blandford street.

The incident occurred in Salisbury Street at around 3.25am on Sunday (March 5).

Police said the incident began a short time before involving the two men in the Kings Arms Alehouse in Whitecliff Mill Street.

The victim – a man aged in his 30s from Bournemouth – did not sustain any serious injuries. During the incident, he was racially abused by the offender.

PC Mia Jakeman, of Dorset Police, said: “I am appealing to anyone who saw the assault in the town centre to please come forward.

“If anyone has any footage, either on CCTV or dashcam, that may assist my enquiries, I would urge you to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55230034624.

They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.