Four people have now been arrested following reported disorder at protest activity in Dorset.
Officers have been reviewing footage from recent Weymouth and Bournemouth protests.
They are building evidence to act against those reported to be involved in criminal activity.
As part of enquiries into the protests on Weymouth Esplanade on Sunday 4 August, a 47-year-old man from Bournemouth was arrested and charged with violent disorder and assault by beating of an emergency worker.
He was due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court today, August 13.
A further arrest was made of a 36-year-old man from Weymouth who was subsequently charged with violent disorder and is also due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court today.
A 19-year-old man from Poole was also arrested on suspicion of racially or religiously aggravated fear or provocation of violence.
He has been released on police bail as further enquiries into the matter are conducted.
In relation to the protest activity in Bournemouth town centre on the evening of Wednesday, 7 August, a 43-year-old woman from Bournemouth who was arrested was subsequently charged with assault and criminal damage.
She appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 10 August, 2024 and is next due to appear at the same court on Wednesday 28 Augus.
Assistant Chief Constable Mark Callaghan, of Dorset Police, said: “We continue to relentlessly investigate any reported crime and disorder linked to the recent protest activity and take action against those suspected of being involved.
“We have been clear that we will not tolerate any reported violence, disorder or hate crime in our communities, and we will work with victims and community leaders from all areas to ensure victims are supported and robust action is taken.”