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Officers continuing to investigate a reported assault in Poole are issuing images of three potential witnesses they would like to identify.

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.

Detective Sergeant Ben Singleton, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to carry out enquiries into this reported assault and are now issuing images of people we believe may have witnessed the incident.

“We would like to make it clear that we do not suspect these individuals were involved in the reported assault, but we believe they may have information that could assist our enquiries.

“I would urge anyone with information relating to any of their identities to please make contact with us. We appreciate they are not the best quality images, but I am hopeful someone may still recognise those pictured.

“I am also appealing to anyone who has any other information that could assist our investigation to please come forward.”

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.