Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of a man with a knife in Weymouth.

Police were called to Douglas Road where a party was taking place inside an address at about 12.30am on Saturday, July 25.

It was reported that a confrontation occurred near the address, where a man was allegedly armed with a knife. No threats were made and no injuries were sustained.

Police Sergeant Richard Barnett, of Weymouth police, said: β€œAn investigation is underway and I am appealing to anyone who attended the party and saw a man with a knife, or witnessed what happened, to please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55200109312. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111.