A man was attacked in Dorchester over the weekend by a group in balaclavas.

Police have issued an appeal for witnesses after the man was hit by a glass bottle on Saturday evening (20th).

Between 9:30pm and 9:45pm, a 25-year-old local man was walking along Queens Avenue with three friends when he became aware of five people, who have been described as male and wearing black balaclavas, walking toward them.

It is reported that the five alleged offenders used threatening language and when the victim asked them to leave them alone, he was hit in the head by a glass bottle, which was then thrown at the victim and his friends. The bottle missed and smashed on the pavement.

The victim suffered a cut to the forehead and swelling, he received hospital treatment.

It is thought the five suspects made off on foot on Queens Avenue toward Maud Road.

A 14-year-old boy from Ferndown was arrested on suspicion of assault and has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Police Constable Charlie Frost, of Dorset Police, said: "This was a concerning incident and enquiries are ongoing to identify those suspected of being involved.

"As part of these enquiries, I would like to appeal for anyone who witnessed the alleged assault, or who has any information about it, to please come forward.

"If you heard or saw anything during the time of the incident or were driving through the area with a dashcam, which may have captured relevant footage, please contact us."