POLICE were called to a assist emergency services  after a man stated he had weapons in an address at Sea View Road in Poole.

The man stated he had weapons but none were seen and nobody was directly threatened - police officers received the call at 11.06am on Thursday, August 19.

Firearms officers who initially attended were not required to resolve the incident.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said: "Local officers are continuing to assist everyone involved to ensure that the situation remains calm and no concerns remain."