THREE 16-year-old boys received serious injuries after being attacked by two men.

Two of the teenagers were punched and the third attacked with a bottle during the assault in Wareham Road in Corfe Mullen

The incident started at the Windgreen Service Station and continued along Wareham Road to the Co-op store. Gravel Hill Police are appealing to the public for information about the incident which occurred just before 11pm on Saturday, August 23.

PC Tim Gooding of Gravel Hill Police Station, said: "One lad was hit with a bottle and two others were punched. There were two attackers.

"I would like to hear from anyone who saw what happened or has any information about those responsible."

Both the men were white, one was aged about 20 or 21 years old, five ft 11 inches tall, of stocky build and with short cropped ginger hair. He was wearing a purple shirt and black trousers.

The second man was aged around 18 or 19, had short cropped hair, and was wearing a white shirt and gold necklace.

Witnesses or anyone with information is urged to telephone Dorset Police Appeals line on 01202 222500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.