A MAN grabbed a driver by the throat in broad daylight in a dispute over parking.

The victim, in his 50s, was in his parked vehicle in the Sandbanks Ferry car park on Banks Road at around 12.10pm on March 14.

He became involved in an argument with another motorist over parking, who then grabbed him by the throat and took his mobile phone.

The phone was recovered by the victim and he did not sustain any serious injuries.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward as they investigate the assault.

Sergeant Chris Vaughan, of Dorset Police, said: “We are carrying out a number of enquiries into this incident and we understand the car park was busy at the time it occurred, so I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened.

“I would also urge any motorists who were in the area of the car park around the relevant time and have dashcam fitted to please check their footage for anything that might assist our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240038568.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.