Man assaulted and couple threatened with hammer in Weymouth
A woman was also forced to drive a suspect around the town
A man's been assaulted, after he and a woman were threatened with a hammer in Weymouth on New Year's Day.
Police tell us two victims were in a Fiat Panda on Grosvenor Road at around 6.00am on Wednesday (1st January) when a man armed with a tool approached them.
They attempted to speak to him, and the male victim got out of the car and was assaulted.
The suspect's then alleged to have got into the passenger seat and demanded the female victim drove him around town, including to the Esso garage in King Street.
She wasn't injured in the incident.
A 41 year old man from Weymouth has been arrested on suspicion of assault, false imprisonment, possession of an offensive weapon and making threats to kill.
He's been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Detective Constable Liam Moss, of Dorset County CID, said:
“This must have been a frightening incident for the victims and a full and detailed investigation is underway.
“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area of Grosvenor Road or King Street during the relevant time period and saw any suspicious activity to please get in touch.
“I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have captured anything of relevance on either CCTV or dashcam footage.”
If you can help police with any information, you can contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55250000154.
Anonymous reports can also be passed on to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.