A MAN has been arrested after two men reportedly broke into a property near Stalbridge and attacked the occupant, leaving them with serious injuries.

Dorset Police said they received a report of an alleged aggravated burglary at 3.47am on Tuesday, July 29.

The force said entry was forced to the property and that the occupant was assaulted.

A man from Templecombe in Somerset has now been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and he has been released on police bail as an investigation continues.

Police are still trying to locate another man who is believed to be involved.

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They said he reportedly left the scene in the direction of Duck Street, past Stalbridge Primary School and towards Station Road.

Detective Inspector Darren Stanton, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing with our investigation, and enquiries are ongoing to locate a second man we suspect of being involved in this alleged aggravated burglary.

“I would urge anyone with information who has not already spoken to us to please come forward.

“I would also ask local residents and motorists driving in the area to please review their doorbell, home CCTV and dashboard cameras to see if they have captured anything of relevance to our investigation.

“We fully recognise the concerns expressed by members of the local community regarding recent incidents in Stalbridge.

“We remain committed to providing a visible police presence in the area and exploring all viable lines of enquiry.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, using reference number 55250110959.

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