Officers investigating a reported assault in Shaftesbury are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
At around 6.55pm on Tuesday 15 July 2025, a report was received that a woman aged in her 20s was assaulted by a man outside an address in Vale View.
It is alleged that the man was acting aggressively and pushed the woman to the floor.
The victim did not sustain any injuries during the incident.
Officers attended and a 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault by beating. He has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.
Police Sergeant Mia Jakeman, of Dorset Police, said: “An investigation is underway into this incident, which involved two people who are known to each other.
“I understand a member of the public came to the victim’s aid and I would ask them to please come forward as they may have important information to assist my enquiries.
“Also, I am appealing to any witnesses or anyone who may have captured anything of relevance on home CCTV or doorbell camera footage to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250103276. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
