Woman arrested after items thrown from LGBT stand in Dorchester
The incident happened at the town's Library
A woman's been arrested after an incident at Dorchester Library.
It's reported she threw items from an LGBTQ+ stand in the Charles Street foyer and removed a flag, as well as making hateful comments towards a boy, and shouting at members of the public.
It happened at around 3.00pm last Friday afternoon (10th February).
A 34 year old woman from Dorchester has been arrested on suspension of causing racially or religiously aggravated criminal damage, racially or religiously aggravated public order and theft.
She's now been released on bail while enquiries continue.
PC Josh Hurwood, of Dorchester police, said:
“I would like to appeal to any witnesses who were in the library and have not already spoken to police to please come forward.
“Also, I am particularly keen to speak to the young boy who was reportedly approached by the woman as he may have important information to help our enquiries.”
If you can help with any information. you're asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230022109.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.