Police said the assault took place on the corner of Bennett Road and Stewart Road in Charminster at around 9.30am on Thursday, July 30. A 49-year-old man from Bournemouth was arrested on suspicion of assault, affray, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, and criminal damage. A Dorset Police spokesman said: "The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to their injuries." A witness who wished to remain anonymous, said that at around 2.10am a man was allegedly "smashing up a recovery truck" on the road. The police responded by adding: "There will be at times competing demands for our resources and officers will attend relevant incidents as soon as they become available."