'Silly prank' sees police and firefighters called to toilets in West Bay
Dorset Police say it could have prevented firefighters from attending a real emergency
Police say a 'silly prank' has led to firefighters being called out to a public toilet in West Bay car park.
Concerns were raised by the cleaner, who wasn't able to gain entry and thought someone had been taken ill.
Officers discovered an old railway sleeper had been jammed in the door on purpose.
A spokesperson for Bridport Police said:
"On the arrival of the police , a decision was made to call out the Fire Service and to make Ambulance aware that there might be someone in need of medical attention.
"On the arrival of the Fire Service , they removed the door only to find part of an old railway sleeper.
"Although we were pleased that no one was behind the door in need of help , we were left feeling annoyed of the time wasted, which could have potentially prevented the Fire Appliance from attending a real emergency.
"The police will be making enquiries regarding this incident as it has also resulted in the toilet being decommissioned as damage was caused to the door frame when gaining entry."
Do you have any information?
Dorset Police are asking for anyone who may have witnessed this happening or has any information that might assist them with their enquiries to contact the non-emergency number 101 or go online www.dorset.police.uk quoting Incident Number 27:113