FURTHER arrests have been made after a man was reportedly assaulted when a group of men armed with weapons arrived in vehicles at an address in Christchurch.

As previously reported, a man in his 20s was taken to hospital with injuries which are not life-threatening following the incident in Somerford Road.

Police were called to reports of a disturbance at 12.04pm on Wednesday, February 3.

Following enquiries, two 21-year-old men from Bournemouth have now been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder with one also been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

Previously, a 42-year-old woman from Bournemouth was arrested on suspicion of conspiring to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and a 49-year-old man, also from Bournemouth, was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.

Police say all four individuals are still assisting officers with their enquiries.

A 70-year-old Bournemouth man who had been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder has been released under investigation.

Detective Inspector Mark Jenkins, of Bournemouth CID, said: “We are continuing with our investigation and are still carrying out a number of enquiries.

“I am still appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and either witnessed what happened or saw vehicles or a group of men in Somerford Road to please contact Dorset Police.

“We are aware that members of the public may have filmed part of the incident on their mobile phones and I would ask these individuals, or any motorists or residents who may have captured anything relevant on dashcam or home CCTV, to please get in touch.

“If anyone has any concerns, please be reassured that officers from the local neighbourhood policing team can be approached with any community concerns.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210020524. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.