Police Appeal After Man Arrested Following Public Order Incident in Dorchester
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was arrested following reports of aggressive behaviour towards members of the public in Dorchester on Saturday afternoon.
Police were called at around 3pm on Saturday 4 July 2026 to reports of a man causing a disturbance in the Fairfield Road car park area. The man was allegedly acting aggressively towards members of the public.
A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of a public order offence. During a subsequent search, officers reportedly discovered a suspected Class A drug, leading to his further arrest on suspicion of drug possession. He remains in police custody while enquiries continue.
Investigators are now particularly keen to trace a woman who was reportedly seen being chased by the suspect shortly before officers arrived.
Police Constable Glen Caddy, of Dorchester Police, said:
“We are continuing to carry out detailed enquiries into this incident and from our investigation so far, we understand the man involved was reportedly seen chasing a woman in the area of Fairfield Road shortly before police attended. This woman is described as black and wearing a nurses or carers uniform.
“We are really keen to identify this woman as we want to make sure she is all right and take her account of what happened. I would urge her to please make contact with us.
“I would also like to speak to any further witnesses who have not already had contact with police, or anyone with information that might assist our enquiries.”
Dorset Police are urging the woman, as well as anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information, to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260100045. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.
Have you witnessed this incident? If you have any information that could assist investigators, you are encouraged to contact police as soon as possible.
