A MAN suffered “significant facial injuries” after a fight in Wimborne.

At around 10.45pm on Friday (October 20), police officers were approached by members of the public reporting a fight taking place in Church Street.

On the scene, police found a man with significant facial injuries and the ambulance service was called and he was taken to hospital.

PC Mia Jakeman, of East Dorset police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this incident, which is believed to involve people who are known to each other.

“As part of my investigation, I am really keen to hear from anyone who was in the town centre and witnessed what happened.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55230167189. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.