A MAN in his 60s was knocked unconscious in an assault in Wimborne.

The man was attacked from behind at shortly after 1am on Sunday morning (September 3) in Crown Mead, near Wimborne Library.

He was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.

The suspect is described as white, aged in his late 20s, between six feet two and six feet four inches tall with a beard.

PC Caroline Orchard, of Dorset Police, said: “Thankfully, the victim did not sustain any serious injuries in this unprovoked assault.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and witnessed what happened to please come forward.

“In particular, I am keen to speak to a blonde woman who was in the vicinity and may have important information to help my enquiries.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk or call 101, quoting incident number 55230139399. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.