A man in his 30s was arrested on Saturday, July 4, after displaying aggressive behavior towards members of the public and chasing a woman near the Fairfield Road car park in Dorchester. The incident occurred around 3 pm, prompting police intervention.
Officers responded to reports of a disturbance involving the man, who was also found to be in possession of a suspected Class A drug during a search. As a result, he was arrested not only on suspicion of a public order offense but also for drug possession. He remains in police custody.
Police Constable Glen Caddy of Dorchester police said, “Our ongoing investigation has revealed that the man was seen chasing a woman near Fairfield Road just before police arrived. The woman is described as Black and wearing a nurses’ or carers’ uniform.”
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Authorities are urgently seeking to identify and speak with this woman to ensure her well-being and to obtain her account of the incident. Officers also encourage anyone who witnessed the event or has relevant information to come forward.
Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260100045. Alternatively, tips can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.