Appeal following public order incident in Portland

Officers investigating a public order incident in Portland are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Dorset Police received a third-party report at around 9am on Wednesday 24 September 2025 that a man was being chased by another man who was in possession of a knife in Barleycroft Road.

There were no reports of anyone sustaining injuries.

Officers attended and a 40-year-old man from Portland was arrested nearby on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

He remains in police custody at this time.

Police Constable Chloe Seaward, of Dorset Police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of what happened and have made an arrest in connection with the incident. However, we have not yet been able to identify everyone involved.

“I am appealing to anyone with information or who witnessed suspicious activity in the area at the given time, as well as anyone involved in the incident, to please come forward. Your information could assist our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250142078. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.