A teen has been arrested on suspicion of a host of offences after an incident on Sunday morning.

The boy, a 14-year-old from Lymington, was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated common assault and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

Other offences included racially/religiously aggravated harassment with fear of violence and criminal damage, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and theft from a vehicle - other than a motor vehicle.

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Police said that the boy was arrested by police on Christchurch Road in Lymington.

The boy has since been released on conditional bail, pending further enquiries.

A police spokesperson said: “We will be sure to bring you any further updates on our investigation into these reported incidents, so please stay tuned.”