Crime

Police respond to several incidents while boosting visibility

NEIGHBOURHOOD policing officers have had a busy week in Gillingham supporting patrol colleagues and keeping the community safe. PC Ash…

Police urge residents to continue reporting incidents

POLICE in Wimborne have reported a productive week on the streets engaging with residents and taking action to address…

Golden heart locket with sentimental images stolen in home burglary

POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary at a home in Gillingham.

Man suffers “facial fractures” after attack at a property in Lyme Regis

A BURGLAR assaulted a person – leaving them with multiple facial fractures – during an incident at a property…

Equipment was damaged and walls daubed with grafitti during the incidents in Blandford. Pictures: Blandford Forum Town Council

Christmas lights cut and toilets vandalised during spate of vandalism in Blandford

WIRES have been cut on Christmas lights, glass smashed and walls daubed with graffiti in public toilets, and more…

Three arrested – including boy, 16 – after car stopped in Mere

THREE people – including a 16-year-old boy – were arrested after police stopped a suspected stolen vehicle in Mere…

Residents speak out on local issues at mobile police station

FERNDOWN residents had the chance to speak directly with officers this week when East Dorset Police brought…

Man repeatedly punched in head in road rage incident

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and anyone with relevant dashcam to come forward following a report of serious road…

No further action for two people arrested after stabbing

POLICE have released two people arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an assault in Christchurch. Dorset Police received a…

Police release images of high-value jewellery and silver homeware stolen in burglary

OFFICERS investigating a burglary in North Dorset are renewing their appeal for information with images of some of the…