POLICE have launched an investigation after a woman was taken to hospital with a head injury.

Detectives are urging witnesses to come forward after an alleged assault in Bridport. It was reported that at around 6pm on Sunday, June 4, a woman was assaulted by a man during an altercation on the Foundry Lane bridge over the River Brit.

The victim, a local woman aged in her 20s, sustained a head injury and was taken to hospital for treatment. Her condition is not life-threatening.

A 23-year-old man from Bridport was arrested on suspicion of assault and has been released under investigation. The victim and arrested man are known to each other.

DC Siobhan Lovering of Weymouth CID, said: “I am appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident to please contact Dorset Police.

“I am particularly keen to hear from a woman who was at the scene and spoke to the victim but left before officers arrived.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55170083148. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.