THREE men have been arrested over an alleged racially aggravated assault.

At just after midnight on Saturday February 14, an altercation took place along West Street, Bridport.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said: “A man was allegedly assaulted and subject to racist comments.

“The victim, in his 20s, suffered injuries to his cheekbone and ribs.

“Three men aged 49, 35 and 22, all from the Bridport area, were arrested in relation to the incident and released on police bail unitl the middle of March pending further enquiries.”

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police on 101.