A FIGHT between two people sparked a police alert in Bridport.

The incident, which is believed to have taken place shortly after 6pm yesterday evening, August 13 took place in the Skilling area of the town and involved a disagreement, police have said.

Bridport Police Inspector Mike Darby said: “We were alerted to an incident in the Skilling area of Bridport on the evening of Wednesday, August 13 to an altercation between two people.

“Police resources including an armed response team and a police helicopter were sent to the Bridport area to search for those involved.”