A WOMAN has been arrested after reportedly throwing items from an LGBT+ stand and removing a flag.

It is reported that, at approximately 3pm, on Friday, February 10 a woman entered Dorchester Library and Learning Centre in Charles Street and began throwing items from an LGBT+ stand in the foyer before removing a flag.

It is also alleged that she shouted at members of the public and made hateful comments to a boy.

A 34-year-old woman from Dorchester was arrested on suspicion of causing racially or religiously aggravated criminal damage, racially or religiously aggravated public order and theft. She has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Officers investigating the alleged public order incident in Dorchester are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Police Constable Josh Hurwood, of Dorchester police, said: “I would like to appeal to any witnesses who were in the library and have not already spoken to police to please come forward.

“Also, I am particularly keen to speak to the young boy who was reportedly approached by the woman as he may have important information to help our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230022109. 

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.