A WOMAN sustained an injury to her stomach in a suspected affray which involved an axe and a hammer.

Police are investigated an alleged affray and criminal damage in Poole and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Dorset Police received a report at around 6pm on Friday, March 4, of a fight in the car park of Miller & Carter Steakhouse in Wallisdown Road.

It was reported that some of those involved were in possession of an axe and a hammer.

A spokesperson for Miller and Carter said the incident was not linked to customers of the restaurant.

A vehicle that was parked nearby also had its windows, windscreen and wingmirrors smashed.

During the incident, a woman sustained an injury to her stomach, which is not believed to be serious.

Following enquiries, a 56-year-old man from Bournemouth has been arrested on suspicion of affray.

Police Constable Kate Brew, of Bournemouth CID, said: “A full investigation is underway and I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and witnessed what happened to please contact Dorset Police.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who may have captured the incident on mobile phone or dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220035884.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.