Officers investigating an assault in Wimborne are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Dorset Police received a report at 10.22pm on Sunday 18 January 2026 that a man had been punched and kicked by two unknown men in the car park of The Coach and Horses pub in Poole Road.
The two men were reported to have come from a white van.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to head and facial injuries.
Detective Constable Chloe Norman, of Dorset County CID, said: “We are carrying out fast-paced enquiries into this incident and I am keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone with information that might assist our enquiries.
“I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw a white van in the vicinity or parked in the pub car park around the time of the incident.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260008295. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
