Police are appealing for information after a man assaulted another in Bridport.

At around 6.35pm on Friday, January 21, officers were called to reports of an assault in Church Close. It is alleged a man assaulted another following a dispute. Both men are known to each other.

The victim, a local man aged in his 40s, has a cut on his forehead as well as cuts and bruises to his eye and face. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

A 63-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Police Constable Dan White, of Bridport police, said: "We have carried out a number of enquiries into this incident, including house-to-house visits. I am appealing to anyone who may have been in the area of Church Close at the relevant time, either walking or driving, and may have witnessed what happened to please get in touch with Dorset Police."

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police via [email protected], online at dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55220012602.