A MAN has been arrested after reports of a person 'hindering traffic' and damaging cars in Pokesdown.

Dorset Police were contacted just after 12.05pm following several reports of the incident in Christchurch Road and officers attended before carrying out a search of the area.

An eyewitness said that at one stage there were seven police vehicles parked close to the junction with Harewood Avenue, as well as a police dog. He added that after around an hour, all of the police officers headed back to their cars and drove with blue lights along Christchurch Road in the direction of Boscombe.

A police spokesperson said that a 47-year-old Bournemouth man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

The man is currently assisting officers with their enquiries.