A MAN was arrested for damaging several cars following reports of a disturbance on Weymouth Esplanade yesterday.

A spokesman for Weymouth and Portland Police said: "We were called to reports of two males causing a disturbance on The Esplanade at 15.43.

"Two males matching the descriptions given by witnesses were located near to Bowleaze.

"One of the males was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to a number of motor vehicles and for a public order offence. He remains in custody whilst our enquires continue."