A TWO-YEAR-OLD child has been taken into protective custody as police made three arrests connected with a public order incident last night.

Officers were called out to an address in Fareham at 11pm.

Police then entered the address and arrested three people before taking the toddler into police protective custody.

Fareham District Inspector Matt Cox said police were keen to speak to anyone who may be able help their investigation.

He said: “As well as dealing with the specific incident which led to last night's arrests we are also working with First Wessex housing towards a long term resolution to the issues experienced by other residents.”

Fareham West Safer Neighbourhoods team can be contacted at Fareham police station on 101. Mini-Com users can call the police on 01962 875000. Information can be given anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.