Man thrown over Weymouth seafront railings

A man suffered head and back injuries when he was attacked and thrown over railings at a Dorset seafront.

The 39-year-old was sitting in a bus shelter near the Jubliee Clock, Weymouth, when he was approached by three men in their early-20s.

Police have only just released details of the attack, which happened at about 0100 GMT on 5 December, in a bid to trace witnesses.

The man was taken to Dorset County Hospital for treatment.