TWO teenagers were assaulted in Wimborne town centre on Saturday night (May 6), police said.

Officers are appealing for information after the pair, both 18, were attacked in Church Street at around 11.45pm.

Police said the men were sitting on a bench with a woman when three men approached and the two groups reportedly became involved in a verbal exchange.

It was reported that the two victims were then assaulted by the group of three men.

They did not sustain injuries that required immediate medical treatment.

Officers attended and following enquiries two local men, aged 49 and 56, were arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

They have been released on police bail as further enquiries are conducted.

PC Angelika Dworczak, of Dorset Police, said: “Our investigation remains ongoing and we have obtained an image of a man we would like to identify.

“I would urge anyone who recognises this individual to please contact us.

“I would also like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have captured anything relevant on mobile phone or dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting incident number 55230069605, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police would like to trace this person after an incident in Wimborne on Saturday, May 6