Anyone who saw a man in possession of a knife in the Cobham Road area of Ferndown Industrial Estate on Wednesday 8 June, or who has information, is asked to come forward.

It was reported that, at around 4pm on Wednesday 8 June 2022, a man was seen making threats with a knife in the Cobham Road area of Ferndown Industrial estate.

A 53-year-old Bournemouth man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife in a public place and released on bail pending further enquiries.

Police Constable Neil Gauden, of Dorset police, said: “We have been carrying out a number of enquiries into this incident and I am now appealing for anyone who saw what happened to please contact us.

“At this time of day, I am aware there were other people on the industrial estate who may have witnessed this incident and not spoken to us yet.

“I would urge anyone with information that might assist this investigation to get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220091192. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.