A 31-year-old man suffered a suspected broken nose in an alleged assault on Christmas Eve. 

At around 9pm, police were called to reports of an assault in Carter Close, Blandford.

Detective Constable Ian Davies, of Weymouth CID, said: “I am appealing to anyone who witnessed anything in the Carter Close area at around 9pm on Christmas Eve to please call me on 101.”

Two men from Blandford, aged 20 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and have been released on police bail pending further enquiries until mid-January.

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting incident number 24:336. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.