A RESIDENTIAL road in Poole has been sealed off by police following an assault.

One man is being treated at nearby Poole Hospital for cuts to his arm and head but no arrests have been made.

Officers have closed part of Denmark Lane, Longfleet, and a forensic tent has erected outside one of the properties.

Dorset Police confirmed: “We received a report of an assault on Denmark Lane, Poole, at 12.22pm today.

“One man is being treated at Poole Hospital for cuts to his arm and head. Officers are appealing for witnesses. No arrests have been made.”

Forensic officers are on the scene and a shelter is being used to protect evidence at the scene, police say.