A TEENAGER was ‘assaulted’ at the skate park in Bridport after being ‘dragged off one of the ramps’ and sustaining facial injuries as a result.

Dorset Police reports that at approximately 5.30pm on Friday, April 14 an 18-year-old was at the park in Tannery Road with friends when a group of three young males approached him.

It is reported that they dragged the victim off one of the ramps and assaulted him.

The teen sustained injuries to his face that did not require hospital treatment.

Police Constable Dan White, of West Dorset police, said: “I am appealing to any witnesses who were at the skate park and have not already spoken to police to please get in touch.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone with information about who was responsible for this incident.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220059485.

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