Crime

The historic Sherborne Abbey Picture: Sherborne Abbey

“Extremely sad day” for Sherborne Abbey following break in and theft

SHERBORNE Abbey’s Rector has expressed his sadness after thieves broke in and stole a large amount of valuable silver…

The incident took place late last night, August 6 Picture: Sherborne Police

Silver stolen from Sherborne Abbey

THIEVES broke through a door into Sherborne Abbey late last night, August 6, and stole a large amount of…

The incident started outside the Co-op, in Trinity Square, Dorchester. Picture: Google

Teen thrown in river after alleged Dorchester robbery

A TEENAGER was arrested after an alleged robbery in Dorchester which saw the victim pushed into a river. The incident…

Two police officers hurt and two Yeovil men arrested during Dorset anti-immigration protests

TWO people from Yeovil were arrested – and two police officers injured – during anti-immigration protests in Weymouth. Dorset Police…

Keiron Goodwin charged with murder after woman’s death in Frome

KEIRON Goodwin has been charged with the murder of 29-year-old Olivia Wood in Frome. Goodwin, 32, is set to appear…

Police are probing an attempted break-in at Offcamber Cycles in Blandford. Picture: Google

Burglar targets Blandford bike shop Offcamber Cycles

BURGLARS tried to force their way into a Blandford bike shop in a late-night raid. Police are appealing for information…

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show a rise in reports of shoplifting offences Picture: Dorset Police

Shoplifting on the rise across Dorset

SHOPLIFTING figures have risen in Dorset over the past year but the police say it is “fully committed” to tackling…

A robbery is alleged to have taken place at Currys, in Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester. Picture: Google

Arrest after alleged robbery at Currys in Dorchester

A MAN has been arrested in connection with a reported robbery at a shop in Dorchester. The incident, at Currys…

Serious sexual offences and stalking and harassment offences have decreased in Dorset over the last year Picture: Dorset Police

Dorset police remains committed to “relentlessly pursue” offenders who commit violence against women and girls

DORSET Police is encouraging women and girls across the county to come forward and speak to officers if…

The generator and compressor were stolen from a farm in Marnhull. Picture: Dorset Police

Police appeal after generator stolen from farm in Marnhull

A GENERATOR has been stolen from a North Dorset farm. The generator and compressor were taken from a property in…