Police arrest three after Bournemouth beach disorder

Police responded to a large-scale disorder on Bournemouth beach Tuesday evening, where officers were assaulted while attempting to disperse a crowd. The incident, which began near Pier Approach around 6 p.m., required a significant police deployment, including a helicopter and dog unit, and resulted in multiple arrests.

Dorset Police stated they were dealing with disorder involving a large number of people. Officers already patrolling the area responded immediately and were reinforced by additional units. Police said bottles and other objects were thrown at officers, though no officers suffered serious injuries. Three individuals were arrested during the operation. A 22-year-old man from Tottenham was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. Two 17-year-olds, one from Southampton and another from the Portsmouth area, were arrested on suspicion of affray and assault offences. All remain in custody.

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Callaghan thanked law-abiding members of the public for their support but issued a clear message to those intent on causing harm. He stated there would be a large police presence in the area to keep the public and...