Crime

Teen suffers facial injuries in Shaftesbury lane attack

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted in a Shaftesbury lane. Officers from Dorset Police say the…

Police counter closure to disrupt services

RESIDENTS in Blandford will face a temporary disruption to police counter services later this month as building work forces…

Racial abuse reported on evening bus

A LATE-NIGHT bus journey in Wimborne was disrupted by a racially aggravated incident, prompting police to appeal for witnesses. The…

Illegal dumpers face vehicle seizures in Dorset blitz

The incident occurred in the Fairfield Car Park, in Dorchester. Picture: Google

Police appeal after woman assaulted in Dorchester car park

POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted in a Dorchester car park. The incident, in the Fairfield…

‘Long overdue’: Dorset backs tougher dog attack laws

STRONGER laws to protect livestock from dog attacks have been welcomed by Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner, as new…

Terrifying car attack: Police release image of man who leapt on vehicle

POLICE have released an image of a man they want to trace after a shocking attack on a car…

New digital system helps police and businesses crack down on shoplifting

A NEW digital reporting system is helping police across Dorset catch shoplifters faster – with officers now solving cases…

Damage could be seen at Razor King Barbershop in Castle Street, Wincanton, on Monday morning. Picture: New Blackmore Vale

Shop damaged after ‘attempt to start a fire’ in Wincanton town centre

A WINDOW was smashed and “someone had attempted to start a fire” at a barbers shop in Wincanton, it…

Spar in Marnhull was targeted by thieves on Wednesday morning. Picture: Google

Cigarettes and vapes stolen in Marnhull Spar break-in

VAPES and cigarettes were stolen during a break-in at a Dorset village shop. Thieves targeted the Spar, in New Street,…