Crime

The catapults were seized by police Pictures: Google/Dorchester Police

Catapults confiscated in Poundbury after damage to car and houses

TWO young men had their catapults confiscated in Poundbury, Dorchester after a car and houses in…

The 22-year-old is set to appear in court next month Picture: Google

Man charged after car stolen in Shaftesbury

A WILTSHIRE man has been charged after police officers were led in a chase with a…

Arrest after faeces smeared on shop window in Wincanton

A CLEAN up operation took place at a Wincanton shop last week after a teenager smeared…

Warning as rogue trader gardeners defraud elderly woman in Dorchester

POLICE have issued a warning after a woman was defrauded of £40 in Dorchester for just…

Woman arrested after emergency worker assaulted in Dorchester

A DRUNK woman who reportedly assaulted an emergency worker in Dorchester at the weekend was arrested….

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

Confidence in Wiltshire Police higher than national average

NEW data reveals that 58% of people believe Wiltshire Police do an excellent or good job…

The vandalism will be removed "shortly"

St George’s Cross to be removed from roundabouts in Dorset – with taxpayers footing the cleaning bill

DORSET Council said it is working with the police after several mini-roundabouts were painted with the…

Raczak was sentenced to nine months in prison Picture: Wiltshire Police

Man jailed after he tried to steal alcohol using imitation firearm at Warminster Lidl

A MAN who was detained by members of the public after he used an imitation firearm…

The car did not have valid insurance Picture: Dorset Rural Crime Team

Car in “suspicious circumstances” seized by police in Shaftesbury

A CAR that was reported to be seen in “suspicious circumstances” in Shaftesbury was seized after…

No arrests were made Picture: Google

Man assaulted by group, with hammer, in Shaftesbury

SHAFTESBURY is set to see an increased police presence after a man was sent to hospital…