Crime

Police counter closure to disrupt services

RESIDENTS in Blandford will face a temporary disruption to police counter services later this month as building work forces…

Racial abuse reported on evening bus

A LATE-NIGHT bus journey in Wimborne was disrupted by a racially aggravated incident, prompting police to appeal for witnesses. The…

Illegal dumpers face vehicle seizures in Dorset blitz

The incident occurred in the Fairfield Car Park, in Dorchester. Picture: Google

Police appeal after woman assaulted in Dorchester car park

POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted in a Dorchester car park. The incident, in the Fairfield…

‘Long overdue’: Dorset backs tougher dog attack laws

STRONGER laws to protect livestock from dog attacks have been welcomed by Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner, as new…

Terrifying car attack: Police release image of man who leapt on vehicle

POLICE have released an image of a man they want to trace after a shocking attack on a car…

New digital system helps police and businesses crack down on shoplifting

A NEW digital reporting system is helping police across Dorset catch shoplifters faster – with officers now solving cases…

Damage could be seen at Razor King Barbershop in Castle Street, Wincanton, on Monday morning. Picture: New Blackmore Vale

Shop damaged after ‘attempt to start a fire’ in Wincanton town centre

A WINDOW was smashed and “someone had attempted to start a fire” at a barbers shop in Wincanton, it…

Spar in Marnhull was targeted by thieves on Wednesday morning. Picture: Google

Cigarettes and vapes stolen in Marnhull Spar break-in

VAPES and cigarettes were stolen during a break-in at a Dorset village shop. Thieves targeted the Spar, in New Street,…

Second chance to meet officers at Mere community safety event

POLICE officers met with residents in Mere this week as part of efforts to strengthen links with the community…