Police investigating attack on man by group of youths make an arrest
The victim was reportedly kicked and stamped on
Police investigating an attack on a man involving a group of 10 youths in Dorchester have made an arrest.
Dorset Police received a report at 8.22pm on Thursday (17 March) relating to a group of around 10 young people involved in anti-social behaviour in the area of Pummery Square in Poundbury. It was reported that they were smashing bottles and throwing stones at doors.
A further report was received that a man aged in his 20s had confronted the group in St John Way and had been assaulted. He was allegedly kicked whilst on the ground and stamped on before the group made off from the scene.
The victim suffered facial injuries that required hospital treatment.
A spokesperson from Dorset Police said:
"Following enquiries by officers, an 18-year-old Dorchester man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He has been released on police bail as enquiries continue."