A fight between three door staff and a man and woman resulted in one person sustaining a cut to the head in Wimborne during the bank holiday weekend.

Police were called to reports of an altercation and serious assault in The Square, near to Aroma Café and the Kings Head Hotel. 

Three door staff and two members of the public were allegedly involved in the incident, which happened at around 12.45am. 

It is alleged a man and a woman were kicked and punched to the ground, with a second man sustaining a cut to his head. 

A 36-year-old man from north Dorset was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm and a 30-year-old woman from Cardiff was arrested on suspicion of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to cause fear of violence and assault by beating. 

They have both been released under investigation while enquiries continue. 

Dorset Police is appealing for witnesses of the incident to come forward

Detective Constable Charlie Soutine, of Dorset County CID, said: “An investigation into this violent incident is underway and I am keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened and has not yet spoken to officers.   

“I know that there were some motorists and taxi drivers in the area at the time, and I would ask them to please review their dashcam footage and get in touch if they find anything that may assist my enquiries.”  

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 55220088094.  

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.