A WOMAN was reportedly assaulted at an address in Poole on Sunday.

Officers were called to the incident in Junction Road at 5.38pm.

It was reported that a woman aged in her 40s had sustained injuries to her face caused by an unknown object.

She was taken to hospital for treatment to a cut and has since been discharged.

A 43-year-old man from Poole has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and is currently assisting officers with their enquiries.

It is understood that the man and woman were both known to each other.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said: "An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances around the incident."