Crime

Zeals man Carter Light jailed after stealing vapes and alcohol from two garages

A 25-YEAR-OLD man from Zeals in Wiltshire has been jailed after he stole vapes…

The area will see a large police presence as they carry out additional enquiries Picture: Dorset Police

Armed police arrest pair after attempted knife-point break-in in Shaftesbury

ARMED police descended on Shaftesbury earlier this morning (August 14) following reports that two men tried to force entry…

Officers will be tackling anti-social behaviour Picture: Salisbury Police

Officers now in place across “every neighbourhood in Wiltshire”, police says

CONTACTABLE police officers are now in place “across every neighbourhood in Wiltshire”, Wiltshire Police has said.

The scam text that has been sent out Picture: Dorchester Police

Warning after Winter Fuel Payment scam resurfaces in Dorset

DORSET residents are being asked to be vigilant after a Winter Fuel Payment scam is making the rounds. Police said…

Dorset remains one of the safest places to live in the UK according to crime reported Picture: Dorset Police

Two men forced their way into property near Stalbridge and attacked occupant

A MAN has been arrested after two men reportedly broke into a property near Stalbridge and attacked the occupant,…

Police are trying to identify these four men Picture: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after man attacked and hit with pint glass in Sherborne pub

POLICE are trying to identify a group of men who reportedly attacked a man and hit him with a…

The driver was caught in the Hartgrove area Picture: Dorset Police

Disqualified driver caught with no insurance near Shaftesbury has van seized

A VAN driver had a long walk home after he was caught driving with no insurance. Police stopped a van…

A car was badly damaged in the crash, in Shaftesbury, on Tuesday. Pictures: Dorset Police

Man detained after dramatic crash in Shaftesbury street

FOUR people allegedly fled a vehicle after a crash in Shaftesbury on Tuesday morning (August 5). The incident, in Allen…

Power tools worth thousands stolen in early-morning burglary near Blandford

POWER tools – including a chainsaw, hedge trimmers and PPE equipment – worth around £2,660 were stolen during a…

A 45-year-old and a 19-year-old have both been arrested Picture: Google

Pair arrested after Dorchester property broken into and 50-inch TV stolen

POLICE arrested two people after a 50-inch TV was stolen from an address in Dorchester. A property on Great Western…