Crime

Police hunt third suspect after assault and robbery

TWO men have been arrested following a daytime robbery in Blandford Forum that also saw police vehicles targeted during…

Fake charity scammer targets Gillingham homes

RESIDENTS in Gillingham are being urged to stay alert after a rogue trader allegedly posed as a charity worker…

The suspected arson attack occurred in South Avenue, Sherborne, police said. Picture: Google

Person hospitalised after suspected arson attack in Sherborne

A PERSON was taken to hospital following a car fire that spread to a nearby property and fencing after…

Teen arrested after alleged assault in Shaftesbury street

A TEENAGER has been arrested in connection with a reported assault in Shaftesbury. Police said the alleged incident took place…

Philip Burgess has been jailed for a total of 57 months. Picture: Wiltshire Police

Philip Burgess jailed after admitting sexual communications with a child

WESTBURY man Philip Burgess has been jailed after admitting having sexual communications with a child and attempting to meet…

Stolen car found after weeks-long search

A STOLEN car taken from Sussex has been recovered in North Dorset after weeks of searching by police officers…

Officers have issued CCTV images of people they want to trace after the arson attack in Wincanton. Pictures: New BV/Avon & Somerset Police

CCTV appeal after arson attack at Somerset barbershop

OFFICERS investigating an arson attack at a Somerset barber shop want to trace these people. CCTV images have been…

Goldfinches and canaries taken in break-in

POLICE are investigating a burglary in North Dorset after a collection of birds was stolen in a targeted overnight…

Urgent search for missing woman last seen at hospital

POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing woman last seen in Dorchester County Hospital. Lorraine, 48,…

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…