UPDATED: Police officer assaulted by missing girl found in Weymouth
She was one of two girls found, who'd been reported missing
Last updated 10th May 2021
Two girls who had been reported missing to the police have been found in Weymouth.
They were both from the Poole area and were located at Weymouth Train Station.
One of the pair was detained after allegedly assaulted a Police officer.
A spokesman for Weymouth & Portland Police said:
"This morning officers from Weymouth Neighbourhood Policing response Team were called to Weymouth Train station.
"They located two Young Persons who had been reported to Police Missing.
"Officers assisted with returning the girls to their home addresses and in doing so one Assaulted a Police Officer and caused damage to property.
"The girl has been arrested and is currently assisting Police with enquires.
"Violence towards Emergency Workers will not be tolerated and robust action will be taken."