A THIRD person has been arrested after a teenage was reportedly assaulted and robbed in Poole.

The teenager was sitting on a bench outside Cobham Sports and Social Club facing Gravel Hill when he was assaulted and had his phone stolen at around 2.30pm on Monday, October 17.

He sustained an injury to his head that required medical treatment.

A 19-year-old man from Wimborne has been arrested on suspicion of robbery.

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He has been released on police bail as the investigation continues.

The latest arrest comes after two teenagers were previously arrested in connection with the incident. 

A 16-year-old boy from Wimborne was previously arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and robbery.

A 17-year-old girl from Poole was arrested on suspicion of robbery.

Both were released on police bail.