A TEENAGER from Southampton was arrested on Bournemouth beach after a fight broke out near the pier on Friday evening.

She has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

A second 16-year-old girl from Southampton was given a section 35 order dispersal notice where she was directed to leave and not return for up to 48 hours.

A Dorset Police spokesman said: “At around 7.25pm on Friday July 31, 2020 a report of a fight was received in the area of Bournemouth Pier.

“A 16-year-old girl from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency services worker. She has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

“A second 16-year-old girl from Southampton was given a section 35 order dispersal notice requiring her to leave the area.

“Enquiries are ongoing into the incident.”