UPDATED: Police called to street brawl in Weymouth

It's claimed a motorist made a racially abusive comment to a cyclist

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 24th Jun 2022
Last updated 24th Jun 2022

Police officers were dispatched after reports of two men fighting in the street in Weymouth.

The incident happened yesterday afternoon. (23 June)

Dorset Police say at around 2.40pm it was reported that a man was riding a bicycle along The Esplanade when he became involved in verbal exchange with a man in a car. The motorist allegedly made a racially abusive comment to the cyclist.

The same two men were then reportedly involved in an altercation in Lennox Street shortly afterwards, with both men sustaining injuries.

Arrests

Two local men, aged 37 and 63, have been arrested on suspicion of affray and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

Police Sergeant Anneka Stone, of Weymouth police, said: “We are investigating this matter and I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened either on The Esplanade or on Lennox Street, and has not already spoken to police, to please get in touch.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who may have captured any relevant footage on either dashcam, home CCTV or doorbell camera systems.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220100397.

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