POLICE were called to reports of an assault at Waitrose in Poole this afternoon.

An eyewitness reported seeing several police cars heading along Ashley Road shortly before 1pm.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police confirmed officers were called to reports of an assault at 12.48pm, adding: "It's not clear at this time what exactly has happened.

"Officers are looking into the incident and making enquiries to establish whether or not an assault did take place.

"No arrests have been made."

The Daily Echo contacted the store for comment, however a spokesperson said an assault had not taken place inside the store and it was open as usual.