“It’s a little bit stressful,” said Liam Dunsdon-Stott-Bolton who had to leave his home along with his wife and dog.
He said: “Having to find a place early in the morning was a bit of a surprise, we didn’t really know what was going on at the time but luckily we had family in the area so we were able to go and stay with them.”
“It’s been very worrying because we’re actually quite close to the centre of it,” said Dunsdon-Stott-Bolton.
He added that it was “frustrating but one of those situations where you have to keep your fingers crossed that the next day will be better than the previous one”
Police have arrested two men and a woman on suspicion of firearms offences and they remain in police custody.
Dorset Police said: “We understand residents’ concerns while the incident is being dealt with.
“Dorset Police and BCP Council are working together to support affected residents, who have been provided with advice how to contact the council’s team for support if they could not find alternative accommodation.
“As searches are continuing and the cordon remains in place, the council and police have liaison officers on site and direct support and updates about the ongoing situation will be provided to the affected residents.”
