A MAN is in a critical condition after he was assaulted at Rockley Park in the early hours of this morning.

Police and ambulance were called to the holiday park in Hamworthy, Poole at 1.05am following reports a 64-year-old local man had sustained head injuries.

A spokesperson for the force said a 57-year-old woman known to the man had been arrested in connection with the assault.

He added: "Police are investigating and would like to hear from anyone who heard a disturbance in the park around 1am or has any information regarding this incident."

Call Dorset Police on 101, quoting the number 8:29.