Crime

The woman fled the car in School Lane, Gillingham, Dorset Police said. Picture: Google

Woman fled car in Gillingham street after assault in the early hours

A WOMAN passenger was assaulted in a vehicle before fleeing the car near Gillingham. Police said the incident unfolded at…

The theft occurred at Wootton Fitzpaine Social Club in West Dorset. Picture: Google

Safe and alcohol stolen from village social club

A SAFE containing cash and a large bottle of alcohol were stolen from a West Dorset social club. The theft…

Bike theft in Dorchester sparks police appeal

POLICE have issued images of three men they would like to speak to in connection with a bike theft…

Tractor and hedge trimmer stolen from Hazelbury Bryan

POLICE are investigating the theft of a tractor and hedge trimmer in Hazelbury Bryan in Dorset. It was reported that…

The Hitachi digger was traced from Ferndown, Dorset, to Pruchnik, in Poland

Digger stolen from East Dorset recovered by police – 1,200 miles away in Poland!

A DIGGER stolen from a building site in East Dorset on April Fool’s Day has been recovered – more…

Police warning after 30 van thefts in Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire

POLICE are warning van owners to be on their guard after a spate of break-ins across Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire…

Officers are keen to trace these people in connection with an incident in Charlton Marshall, Blandford. Picture: Dorset Police

Police appeal after ‘fraud’ claim during car sale in Charlton Marshall causes £1,000 of damage

POLICE are keen to trace these people in connection with an incident of vehicle fraud and criminal damage. The incident,…

Owen Coombs, of Warminster, has been jailed. Picture: Wiltshire Police

Warminster man Owen Coombs jailed over domestic abuse – including assault

WARMINSTER man Owen Coombs has been jailed for two years and four months for domestic abuse offences – including…

Deceased cat found in fly-tipped rubbish with a cord around its neck

WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF ANIMAL ABUSE A CAT – sadly deceased – was found in a pile…

The tragic crash happened at the turning for Warren Road between Wool and Bere Regis. Picture: Google

Poole man Michael Stewart handed suspended sentence over fatal Bere Regis crash

MICHAEL Stewart, of Poole, has received a suspended jail sentence after admitting causing the crash in Bere Regis that…