A MAN has been charged following reports of antisocial behaviour in Christchurch.

Reports included abusive language, suggestive language toward female members of the public, littering, accumulation of furniture in a public place and aggressive behaviour towards shop staff.

There were also reports of public drunk and disorderly behaviour and using the street and secluded areas as a public toilet.

Following enquiries, A 38-year-old man from the St Leonards area was arrested at around 3pm on Wednesday September 22, 2021 and subsequently charged with criminal damage and possessing a class B drug.

He is due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 8, 2021.

A 52-year-old man of no fixed abode was arrested at around 9.15am on Thursday September 23, 2021 on suspicion of breaching a criminal behaviour order and possessing a class B drug. He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.