A woman is in custody after allegations were made about racial abuse in Weymouth.

Weymouth Police said they were called at around 12.15 this afternoon. The caller alerted them to a woman shouting racist comments at three men on Park Street.

Officers on foot patrol conducted a search of the area and found a woman matching the description on Gloucester Mews.

A spokesman for Weymouth Police said: "The individual was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public offence and on suspicion of breaching her Community Behaviour Order by allegedly acting in an anti-social manner.

"She is currently in custody and enquires are continuing."

If you have any information in relation to the incident, contact contact Dorset Police by calling 101 quoting reference number 55190095437.