Police appeal after 5-year-old girl bitten by dog
POLICE in Dorchester are appealing for information after a five-year-old girl was bitten by a dog. Shortly before 10am on…
Anti-social youths proving a menace on motorbikes
POLICE in Sherborne are warning residents about youths on motorbikes driving around in an anti-social manner with no care…
New data shows county is among top ten safest in England
OVERALL crime has fallen again in Dorset, cementing the county’s position among the ten safest areas in England, according…
Police chief slams decision not to reclassify ketamine as misuse continues to rise
THE POLICE and Crime Commissioner for Dorset has criticised a recommendation to keep ketamine as a Class B drug. David…
Man assaulted with baseball bat after car mounts kerb
POLICE are investigating a report of dangerous driving, threats and assault with a baseball bat in Poundbury. Officers received a…
Sexual assault victims asked to share their experiences
POLICE in Dorset say they are constantly looking to improve services for victims of rape and serious sexual offences,…
Hare coursing suspect leaves behind ID after abandoning car
RURAL police officers tackling a surge in hare coursing and poaching activity have seized two vehicles including one that…
Security staff punched and kicked at football match
OFFICERS are investigating after a member of security staff was assaulted during a football game in Dorchester. The incident took…
Witnesses sought after documents stolen during burglary
OFFICERS are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information following a home burglary in Sherborne. Items including documents were stolen…
Crackdown on illegal sales of age-restricted products amid knife crime epidemic
WORK has been stepped up to prevent young people accessing harmful age-restricted products, as part of a wider effort…
