Three people assaulted in Gillingham - one man has been arrested
It's reported two men were seen destroying a car near Gillingham and throwing the parts in a road
Last updated 19th Oct 2021
Three people have been allegedly assaulted during an incident in Gillingham, where two men were seen destroying a car and throwing the parts into the road.
Dorset Police received a report at 7.55am last Thursday (14th October) of two men next to a damaged blue Peugeot 206 being abusive to passing motorists in Rolls Bridge Lane.
It was reported that they were destroying the car as well as trying to smash glass.
It was further alleged that one of the men had assaulted a woman – who was known to the man – at the scene. Two members of the public intervened and were also reportedly assaulted.
Arrest
Officers arrived and a 29-year-old man from Gillingham was arrested on suspicion of assault. A hammer was located in the vehicle and the man was further arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, as well as criminal damage and driving whilst unfit through drink. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Police Constable Nicholas Hunter, of North Dorset police, said: “I understand there were a number of people in the area at the time and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed what happened to please come forward.
“I would also urge residents and motorists to please check their home CCTV systems and dashcams for any relevant footage to help my enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting occurrence number 55210165792.