Police officers investigating a report of an assault outside a shop in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
It was reported that at around 7.40pm on Saturday 15 August 2026 a female member of staff was assaulted by a man outside Food Warehouse at the Jubilee Retail Park.
The victim did not sustain any serious injuries.
Officers attended the scene and a man aged in his 50s from Birmingham was arrested. He was subsequently charged with assault by beating and is due to appear at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 1 October 2026.
Police Constable Megan Gardner, of Weymouth police, said: “We are continuing to carry out enquiries into this incident and I understand there were a number of people in the area when it occurred.
“I would urge any witnesses who have not already had contact with police to please get in touch.
“I would also urge any motorists with dashcam who were in the area of the Jubilee Retail Park around the relevant time to please review their footage to see if they have captured anything that might assist our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260127054. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
