Police seize knives from 12-year-olds on Weymouth Esplanade
It happened on Monday afternoon
Two 12-year-olds from Weymouth are assisting police with enquiries after officers seized weapons from them.
On Monday at 14:30 the Neighbourhood Policing Team were called to reports of disturbance between a group of youths on The Esplanade.
It was mentioned that two of them, both male, were allegedly seen in possession of knives.
Police attended and quickly located two young males matching the description of those believed to be involved.
Both were detained for a search, which resulted in two knives being recovered.
These have since been seized by police.
A Spokesperson from the team told Greatest Hits Radio Dorset:
"Two 12 year-old local males are assisting us with our enquires. Parents of those involved have been informed and are fully supportive of police action.
"The Neighbourhood Team will be carrying out follow up visits to speak to others who are identified as being involved.
"This kind of behaviour and the possession of weapons will not be tolerated."