Large crowds gathered on Bournemouth beach during the UK’s hottest May day ever recorded, leading to disorder in the area. Dorset Police reported dealing with a situation involving a significant number of individuals on Undercliff Drive, with some officers being assaulted.
The police, supported by the NPAS helicopter, are on the scene making arrests and working to disperse the involved parties. Assistant Chief Constable Mark Callaghan emphasized the zero-tolerance policy towards violent behavior, urging those causing harm to leave the vicinity.
Acknowledging the public’s support, Callaghan stressed the need for order and safety in the area, reassuring a strong police presence to maintain peace. An investigation has been initiated to identify and hold accountable those responsible for the disturbance, with a commendation for the officers’ professionalism and bravery.
Meanwhile, the UK experienced its hottest May day on record, with temperatures reaching 35C at Heathrow and Kew Gardens in London. These high temperatures followed a scorching bank holiday weekend where the previous May temperature record was broken. Kew Gardens reached 34.8C, surpassing the previous 1922 and 1944 records.