A FIGHT erupted near a busy roundabout leaving a nearby car with a broken wing mirror. 

The assault happened on Fountain Roundabout in Christchurch at about 3.30pm on Tuesday, June 4. 

Police have said a woman in her 20s was assaulted in the middle of the road by a man who then damaged the wing mirror of a passing car. 

She did not sustain any injuries in the attack. 

Officers were called and arrested a 27-year-old man from New Milton on suspicion of criminal damage and assault by beating. He has been released on police bail while enquiries continue. 

As part of the investigation, Dorset Police is appealing for the drivers of a few vehicles to come forward as witnesses. 

Detective sergeant Evie Ahmadi, of Bournemouth police, said: “We know that several motorists would have been affected by this incident as it occurred in the middle of a busy road. 

“We are directly appealing to the owners of a blue Ford Focus and a white converted van who may be key witnesses to this incident. 

“We are also appealing to the owner of the black Vauxhall Corsa which reportedly incurred damage to the wingmirror to come forward, as well as any other motorists whose vehicles may have sustained damage. 

“Lastly, we would ask any residents or motorists in the area to review their doorbell cameras and dashcams to see if they have captured anything of relevance which may aid our investigation.” 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240083862.  

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.