Police officers investigating an alleged assault outside a pub in Weymouth town centre are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Dorset Police received a report at approximately 10.40am on Friday 15 September 2023 that a woman had been assaulted outside the William Henry pub in Frederick Place.
The victim, a local woman aged in her 20s, is receiving appropriate support from officers.
Following enquiries, a 42-year-old man from Weymouth has been arrested on suspicion of assault.
Police Constable Joshua Westlake, of Weymouth police, said: “I am carrying out an investigation to establish what happened and am keen to hear from anyone with information.
“There may have been a number of people outside the pub at the time and I would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident and has not already spoken to police.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230146527. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
