A 16-year-old has been arrested for a number of offences, including assaulting emergency workers.

The Weymouth Neighbourhood Policing Team with specials and the No Excuse team were patrolling the Marsh area of Weymouth last night (Friday).

A spokesman said: "During patrols, a 16-year-old male was detained and arrested for numerous offences including assaulting emergency workers and suspicion of possession of drugs.

"We will continue to patrol the Marsh and other hotspot areas for ASB because that’s our job and that’s what we do."