A MAN in his 50s was assaulted at the weekend, resulting in broken ribs, a collapsed lung and bruising to his face.

At around 10.35pm on Saturday, October 10, what has been described by Dorset Police as "an altercation" took place outside Olivers on Cheap Street, Sherborne, between a male victim and two men.

It is reported that the offenders punched the man in the face. The victim fell to the ground and was then kicked several times.

The victim, aged in his 50s, sustained broken ribs, a collapsed lung and bruising to his face. He was taken to hospital, where he remains receiving treatment.

No arrests have been made.

Detective Constable Kirsty Wilson, of Weymouth CID, said: “I am making enquiries in relation to this incident, including CCTV searches. I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and witnessed what happened to please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police by emailing 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or calling 101 quoting occurrence number 55200152898.