A man has been arrested after police officers swooped on Lyme Regis this afternoon (Thursday).

Officers were called at 12.45pm and arrested the man in Broad Street, with onlookers reporting a heavy police presence outside the Tesco store.

The 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of threats to commit criminal damage. He was further arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon, theft of a motor vehicle and possession of a class A drug with intent to supply. He is currently assisting officers with their enquiries.

Detective Inspector Jamie Halford, of Dorset Police, said: “I would like to reassure members of the public that this was an operation involving a specific individual and at no stage was there believed to be any threat posed to the wider public.

“We are grateful to members of the public for any information received in relation to suspected criminal activity and will act on intelligence provided."

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101.