A TEENAGER has been arrested after a man was hospitalised following a shooting incident near Dorchester.
The victim – a man aged in his 20s – was taken to hospital for treatment. He sustained minor injuries.
Officers attended and carried out searches of the nearby area, assisted by the NPAS helicopter.
Following investigations by Dorset Police, an 18-year-old man from Dorchester has been arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. He is currently assisting officers with their enquiries.
Dorset Police say the arrested man and the victim are known to each other.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210072842.
Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111.
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