Crime

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…

The man ran away from the scene after a member of the public stepped in Picture: Google

Man sitting in car ‘robbed at knife-point’ as police appeal for witnesses 

A MAN had cash, his keys and mobile phone stolen in a ‘knife-point’ robbery in Bridport,…

Zeals man Carter Light jailed after stealing vapes and alcohol from two garages

A 25-YEAR-OLD man from Zeals in Wiltshire has been jailed after he stole vapes…

The area will see a large police presence as they carry out additional enquiries Picture: Dorset Police

Armed police arrest pair after attempted knife-point break-in in Shaftesbury

ARMED police descended on Shaftesbury earlier this morning (August 14) following reports that two men tried to force entry…

Officers will be tackling anti-social behaviour Picture: Salisbury Police

Officers now in place across “every neighbourhood in Wiltshire”, police says

CONTACTABLE police officers are now in place “across every neighbourhood in Wiltshire”, Wiltshire Police has said.

The scam text that has been sent out Picture: Dorchester Police

Warning after Winter Fuel Payment scam resurfaces in Dorset

DORSET residents are being asked to be vigilant after a Winter Fuel Payment scam is making the rounds. Police said…

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

Two men forced their way into property near Stalbridge and attacked occupant

A MAN has been arrested after two men reportedly broke into a property near Stalbridge and attacked the occupant,…