A MAN required hospital treatment after being allegedly assaulted while walking his dog in Poole.

A teenager has been arrested following the incident at around 4pm on Wednesday, May 18.

The victim, a man aged in his 40s, was walking his dog in Hamworthy Park when he was reportedly verbally abused by a group of young people.

The victim was subsequently assaulted by a male member of the group and sustained an injury to his arm which required hospital treatment.

Following enquiries, a 15-year-old boy from Poole was arrested in connection with the incident. He has been released on police bail while the investigation continues.

Investigations Officer Steve White, of Dorset Police, said: “We have now obtained a full account from the victim and our enquiries are continuing into the incident.

“I understand the park was busy at the time of the alleged assault and I would urge anyone who saw what happened and has not yet spoken to police to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220079161.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.