A Dorset man has been arrested after people were allegedly threatened with a suspected firearm.

A 35-year-old man from Charmouth was arrested after police were called to an address in Kilmington, east Devon.

Police received reports of a disturbance at around 7.30pm on Tuesday.

A man was arrested for threatening people with a suspected firearm and for dangerous driving.

Armed officers and the National Police Air Service helicopter were also called.

Two other men, aged 42 and 18, both from the Axminster area, have also been arrested.

All three have been released on police bail until July 22 while police enquiries continue.