A MAN has been arrested in connection with an alleged assault in Poole which happened nearly nine months ago.

The incident occurred outside Munchies in Orchard Plaza at around 9.30pm on Friday April 30, 2021. The victim, a man aged in his 30s, was reportedly approached by a group of men and one of them punched him in the face.

He suffered a fracture to his eye socket as a result of the reported assault.

Following enquiries by detectives, a 26-year-old man from the Poole area has been arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent. He has been released under investigation as enquiries continue.