Crime

Ex-police officer abused position to pursue victim, court told

A FORMER Dorset Police officer has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting misconduct in public office for…

Vehicles in Queen Street, Gillingham, have been targeted several times. Picture: Google

More cars keyed in Gillingham street as police investigate

CARS in a Gillingham street have been damaged by someone using a key, according to police. Officers are investigating an…

Thieves targeted Maiden Newton Fire Station between Friday and Saturday. Picture: Google

Windows smashed and equipment stolen in fire station break-in

WINDOWS and equipment were damaged at a Dorset fire station during an incident over the weekend. Dorset Police said officers…

Thieves targeted Poundbury Village Stores in Middlemarsh Street on June 7. Picture: Google

Cigarettes and alcohol stolen in late-night raid at village stores

THIEVES stole alcohol and cigarettes from a Poundbury shop after a late-night raid. The incident unfolded at the Spar shop…

Ludwell man jailed for suffocating partner in domestic abuse attack

A MAN from Ludwell has been jailed after suffocating his partner with a pillow in an attack that left…

Cannabis plants seized after public tip-off

POLICE have seized a number of suspected cannabis plants in North Dorset after receiving a tip-off from a sharp-eyed…

Suspicious Gillingham car revealed as stolen from Wiltshire

A BADLY damaged vehicle found abandoned in Gillingham has been revealed as a stolen car linked to Wiltshire, police…

Christopher Jones, of Shaftesbury, has been jailed for two years. Picture: Dorset Police

Christopher Jones jailed for sexually assaulting teen in Shaftesbury

SHAFTESBURY man Christopher Jones has been jailed for two years after sexually assaulting a teenager and possessing indecent images…

Cars, cloned vehicle parts, drugs and watches seized in Henstridge police raid

A POLICE operation in South Somerset led to two arrests and suspected stolen vehicles, cloned vehicle parts, drugs and…

Teen due in court over alleged school spade incident in Sherborne

A TEENAGE boy is due to appear in court later this month in connection with an alleged assault involving…