Man jailed after assaulting five officers

Thursday, 28 May 2026 16:38

By Shaun Moore

A man from Bridport has been jailed after five police officers were assaulted during an incident in Weymouth. Cade Robert David Adams, 21, of Bridport, has been sentenced to 11 months in prison. Police were called to The William Henry in Frederick Place, Weymouth, on Thursday 2 April after reports of an aggressive man fighting outside. Officers found Adams was in breach of a curfew and arrested him after he tried to flee. During the arrest and later in custody, five officers were assaulted.

A man from Bridport has been jailed after five police officers were assaulted during an incident in Weymouth.

Cade Robert David Adams, 21, of Bridport, has been sentenced to 11 months in prison.

Police were called to The William Henry in Frederick Place, Weymouth, on Thursday 2 April after reports of an aggressive man fighting outside.

Officers found Adams was in breach of a curfew and arrested him after he tried to flee.

During the arrest and later in custody, five officers were assaulted.

Adams also admitted stealing alcohol from Asda earlier the same day.

He pleaded guilty to public order offences, two counts of shop theft and five counts of assaulting a police officer.

He was sentenced at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 19 May.

Schedule

  • Morning Mix

    11:00am - Noon

  • Paul Baker

    Noon - 2:00pm

  • The Home Run With Dave Goulden

    2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Join Dave Goulden for The Home Run on AIR 107.2, weekdays from 2–6pm, with great music and everything you need for the drive home.

On Air Now Morning Mix 11:00am - Noon
Now Playing
Promise Bella Kay
Recently Played
  • Hit The Wall Gracie Abrams 11:26
  • Flames David Guetta And Sia 11:22
  • A Couple Minutes Olivia Dean 11:16

Poll

Contact AIR

Call The Studio: 01305 901072

WhatsApp Us: 01305 901072

Email: Studio@Radioair.uk