Officers investigating a reported assault in North Dorset are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Dorset Police received a report at around 12.05am on Sunday 6 October that the victim – a woman aged in her 50s – had been travelling as a passenger in a car on the B3081 north of Gillingham before she was assaulted after it came to a stop in School Lane. It is reported she fled the vehicle shortly after the incident and walked a short distance before she was given a lift home by a stranger in their car.
The victim sustained injuries to her head and hand but did not require hospital treatment.
Following enquiries, a 51-year-old man from Gillingham was arrested on suspicion of assault. He has been released on police bail as officers continue their investigation.
Police Constable 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.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240154489. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
