Woman assaulted in car near Gillingham
The victim was given a lift home by a passing stranger afterwards
A woman's been assaulted in a car near Gillingham, with police investigating what happened.
The victim, in his 50s, was a passenger in a vehicle on the B3081, which came to a stop in School Lane just after midnight into the morning of Sunday 6th October.
She was assaulted and then fled the car, walking a short distance, before a passing stranger gave her a lift home.
She suffered injuries to her head and hand in the incident.
A 51 year old man from Gillingham has been arrested on suspicion of assault and released on bail while enquiries continue.
There's now an appeal for witnesses to contact officers.
PC Katie-May Parsons, of Dorset Police, said:
“I am continuing to investigate this incident and would ask anyone who saw any suspicious activity involving a man and woman in the area to please come forward.
“I would also like to hear from the person who reportedly gave the victim a lift home in their car to see if they can provide any information that may aid my investigation.”
If you can help with any information, you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55240154489.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.