Crime

The state the garden was left in after the rogue traders "work" Picture: Dorset Council

Rogue traders defrauded vulnerable man out of £36,000 – for trimming hedges in Dorchester

AN ELDERLY man was intimidated into paying way over the odds for a hedge trimming service…

Police are trying to identify the woman pictured Picture: Dorset Police Rural Crime Team

Police appeal after costly damage to property near Blandford

POLICE are trying to identify a woman after property on private land near Blandford was damaged

A rock was thrown at vehicles on Church Hill, Piddlehinton, police said. Pictures: Google/Dorset Police

Vehicles damaged after rock thrown at traffic in Dorset

VANDALS went on the rampage in a Dorset street – damaging a number of vehicles. Dorset Police is appealing for…

Edwards also visited his ex's home on 31 occasions - both on and off duty Picture: Wiltshire Police

Obsessive ex-officer used police systems to stalk ex girlfriend and her new partner

A FORMER Wiltshire Police officer has been handed a suspended sentence after he used police systems…

The red Honda quad bike is reportedly worth £5,000 Picture: Dorset Police

Quad bike – worth £5,000 – stolen in Sturminster Marshall

POLICE are appealing for information after a quad bike, tools and a jerry can of fuel…

A 42-year-old man is assisting officers with their enquiries Picture: Google

Police dogs help find stash of suspected drugs and cash in Sherborne

A STASH of suspected class A and B drugs were seized by police following a raid…

Police are trying to identify this man Picture: Dorset Police

Appeal after man placed screws under speed camera van tyres

POLICE are trying to identify a man after screws were placed under the tyres of a…

The bike will now be destroyed Picture: Dorchester Police

‘Adapted’ e-bike seized near Dorchester – with rider caught with no insurance

AN adapted e-bike will now be destroyed by police after officers spotted it on a road…

Two new mobile stations, like the one pictured, will help residents speak directly to officers about any concerns Picture: Dorset Police

Police presence to be stepped up in Dorchester, Sherborne and Shaftesbury with mobile stations

TWO new mobile police stations are touring Dorset to provide a more visible police presence in…

Power tools stolen after three garages burgled in north Dorset

POWER tools and hand tools were stolen from three garages in Fontmell Magna and…