Police investigating an incident in which a man reportedly made sexually-motivated threats towards a mother and child have made an arrest.

The incident happened at around 3.10pm on Monday 13 February 2017 on West Street in Blandford.

It is alleged a man left Ladbrokes and approached a woman and her nine-year-old daughter at a nearby bus stop.

He reportedly made a number of sexually-motivated threats toward both of them. The victims were not physically harmed in the incident.

A 50-year-old Blandford man has been arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and is currently assisting police with enquiries.

Earlier today police released CCTV images as part of their investigation. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55170022253.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.