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Detectives are continuing enquiries to identify two potential witnesses to a reported assault in Poole, after a woman they wished to speak to as a potential witness came forward.

It was reported that at around 12.05am on Saturday 2 May 2026 a woman was assaulted by two other women who were not known to her outside Munchies in Old Orchard Road.

The victim did not require immediate medical treatment but subsequently attended hospital seven days after the assault.

Following an appeal and enquires by officers, two women from Poole – a 32-year-old and a 35-year-old – were arrested in connection with the incident.

They have been released under investigation as enquiries continue.

An appeal was issued to try and identify three potential witnesses to the reported assault, and a woman has subsequently contacted police to assist.

Detective Constable Clare Cassidy, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to make efforts to identify the two potential male witnesses and would ask anyone with information regarding their identities to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260067446. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.