Large crowds caused disorder on Bournemouth beach during the record-breaking hottest May day in the UK. Dorset Police reported dealing with disturbances involving numerous individuals in the Undercliff Drive area of the beach, with some officers reportedly being assaulted.
Authorities, along with support from the NPAS helicopter, are present at the scene, making arrests and dispersing the involved parties. Dorset Police emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards violence, stating that such behavior will not be accepted.
Assistant Chief Constable Mark Callaghan expressed gratitude to law-abiding citizens for their cooperation and issued a stern warning to those intending to cause harm or engage in violence to vacate the area. A significant police presence remains to ensure the safety of the public and officers, with an ongoing investigation to identify and prosecute those responsible for the disturbances.
Simultaneously, the UK experienced its hottest May day on record, with temperatures reaching 35C at Heathrow and Kew Gardens in London. These record-breaking temperatures follow an exceptionally hot bank holiday weekend, during which the UK surpassed previous May temperature records. Kew Gardens hit 34.8C on Monday, surpassing the 1922 and 1944 record of 32.8C.
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