Nuisance drunk man turns violent at church to ruin Remembrance Day service - update

A drunk man causing a nuisance inside a church ruined a Remembrance Day service before being pinned up against a wall with his hands on his head by police after turning violent.

As reported, locals who had gathered to pay their respects were left stunned when a disturbance erupted resulting in a man suddenly being held by officers against the wall of Church of St Peter & St Paul in Market Place, Ringwood, around 11.30am.

A picture shows officers surround the man who has his hands on his head while facing the wall. Four officers were reported to have attended the scene.

The man was detained by officers as people were leaving the church service, causing disruption to Remembrance events in the town. It was reported the inebriated man had been inside the church where he was making a nuisance of himself during the poignant service.

A police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 11.30am today, it was reported to us that a man was in drink and causing a nuisance inside the Church of St Peter & St Paul, Market Street, Ringwood.

“Already in attendance for Remembrance Sunday, officers responded to the report and escorted the man from the church.

“Upon then becoming verbally abusive towards officers, a 34-year-old man from Bournemouth was subsequently arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in a public place. He remains in police custody at this time.”