A man has been arrested in connection with a disturbance in Weymouth which reportedly involved several individuals armed with knives. Dorset Police say officers were called out at around 3.10am today (Sunday, December 3) to reports of a group of people walking around town provoking fights and assaulting members of the public.

During the incident, a driver was allegedly threatened in Park Street car park by individuals who were armed with knives, Dorset Police said in a statement. Two women suffered minor injuries during the incident.

A 20-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of a bladed article with intent to cause fear of violence. Dorset Police are now appealing for information from anyone who witnesses the incident, or was threatened or assaulted at the time.

Detective Constable Nick Hunter, of County CID, said: “This was an unprovoked incident that involved an unknown number of people and I would like to reassure the public that a full and thorough investigation is underway.

“As part of my enquiries, I would like to identify anyone who was assaulted, threatened or witnessed the reported events in the early hours of the morning.

“I am particularly keen to identify the driver of the Citroen who was reportedly threatened by the group, an elderly man who was in the area and was approached and a Good Samaritan who tried to intervene.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230189927. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.