Three people who reportedly had knives were among 20 arrested over the Labour Day weekend but no major incidents were reported, the Bermuda Police Service said.

Acting Superintendent Alexander Rollin thanked the public for their vigilance and co-operation, which helped to ensure safety.

“While we are encouraged that the holiday weekend passed without any major incidents, it is troubling that some members of the public continue to carry knives and others choose to drive while under the influence alcohol,” he said.

“These are reckless, dangerous behaviours that place not only the offenders but also innocent members of the community at risk.

“However, I am confident that working together, we can continue to reduce the risks posed by those who choose to ignore the law and endanger the safety and wellbeing of others.

“Your actions make a difference.”

A police spokesman said that three people were arrested over the weekend for possessing bladed articles.

Of those arrests, two were the result of people being stopped and searched under the Criminal Code Act, while the third came after a reported incident at a private home.

Police also arrested five people on suspicion of driving while impaired, with the highest breathalyser result of the weekend being a reading 235mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood, almost triple the legal limit of 80mg.

The spokesman added that a man was arrested for dangerous driving at about 12.20am on Saturday after officers saw a motorcycle travelling a high speed along Queen Street in Hamilton.

“Officers pursued the vehicle with their emergency equipment engaged and signalled for the rider to stop,” the spokesman said.

“However, the rider disregarded the officers and continued to travel at high speed.

“During the pursuit, the suspect, a 22-year-old male struck a police motorcycle, sending both vehicles to the ground.

“He was subsequently detained and arrested for dangerous driving and resisting arrest.”

Other arrests over the weekend included four people caught for outstanding warrants, two for assault causing actual bodily harm, one for common assault, one for trespassing, one for theft, one for breaching a domestic violence protection order and one for driving while disqualified by age.