Harbour neighbourhood watch schemes launched

Harbour Watch will launch in Bridport and Lyme Regis

A quayside neighbourhood watch scheme is being launched in two coastal areas.

Dorset Police is launching Harbour Watch in Lyme Regis and Bridport later this month.

It aims to improve communication between boat owners, business owners, residents - and police to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

Two launch events at Lyme Regis on 13 April and Bridport on 20 April will give local people the opportunity to find out about the scheme.

Ch Supt Richard Bell said: "Harbour Watch schemes have proved popular in Christchurch, Poole and Weymouth and we're hoping to see similar levels of engagement with schemes launching in Lyme Regis and Bridport."

The Lyme Regis event will be held the RNLI lifeboat station on 13 April, between 10:00 and 16:00 BST.

Bridport Harbour Watch launch will be at the Old Salthouse, West Bay, on 20 April, between 10:30 and 14:30.

Dorset Police, Border Force, HM Coastguard, RNLI, National Coast Watch Institution, Harbour Consultative Group, Lyme Regis Sailing Club and Lyme Regis Sea School will be there to answer any questions.

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