A SEVENTEEN year old boy has been arrested after allegedly assaulting and spitting on police officers yesterday afternoon.

Police attended an address in Coburg Road, Dorchester, shortly after 3pm yesterday following a report that two missing people had been located.

Officers attempted to enter the property whilst a person reportedly attempted to block them from doing so.

Police officers were allegedly assaulted and spat at.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and obstructing a police constable in the execution of their duty. He has been released under investigation as enquiries continue."