Crime

Man suffers “facial fractures” after attack at a property in Lyme Regis

A BURGLAR assaulted a person – leaving them with multiple facial fractures – during an incident at a property…

Equipment was damaged and walls daubed with grafitti during the incidents in Blandford. Pictures: Blandford Forum Town Council

Christmas lights cut and toilets vandalised during spate of vandalism in Blandford

WIRES have been cut on Christmas lights, glass smashed and walls daubed with graffiti in public toilets, and more…

Three arrested – including boy, 16 – after car stopped in Mere

THREE people – including a 16-year-old boy – were arrested after police stopped a suspected stolen vehicle in Mere…

Residents speak out on local issues at mobile police station

FERNDOWN residents had the chance to speak directly with officers this week when East Dorset Police brought…

Man repeatedly punched in head in road rage incident

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and anyone with relevant dashcam to come forward following a report of serious road…

No further action for two people arrested after stabbing

POLICE have released two people arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an assault in Christchurch. Dorset Police received a…

Police release images of high-value jewellery and silver homeware stolen in burglary

OFFICERS investigating a burglary in North Dorset are renewing their appeal for information with images of some of the…

Police appeal after group target teen in street robbery

POLICE are investigating a robbery in East Dorset in which a teenager was hit and had his bike stolen. During…

Stolen motorbike abandoned in Dorset forest

A STOLEN KTM motorbike was recently recovered in woodland thanks to the eagle eyes of a member of the…

New Year’s Eve patrols keep celebrations safe across North Dorset

NEW Year’s Eve celebrations across North Dorset passed in a lively but positive atmosphere with officers and PCSOs out…