Crime

Police appeal after group target teen in street robbery

POLICE are investigating a robbery in East Dorset in which a teenager was hit and had his bike stolen. During…

Stolen motorbike abandoned in Dorset forest

A STOLEN KTM motorbike was recently recovered in woodland thanks to the eagle eyes of a member of the…

New Year’s Eve patrols keep celebrations safe across North Dorset

NEW Year’s Eve celebrations across North Dorset passed in a lively but positive atmosphere with officers and PCSOs out…

Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing

DETECTIVES have arrested two people on suspicion of attempted murder following a reported stabbing in Christchurch. Police were called at…

Teen arrested after New Year’s Eve car damage spree

A TEENAGER has been arrested following criminal damage to parked vehicles in Sherborne. Police were called at around 11.15pm on…

North Dorset man charged over two commercial burglaries

A MAN aged 25 from North Dorset has been charged in connection with two separate burglaries earlier this year. Police…

Illegal e-scooter seizures hit record high as police roll out forensic spray

NEARLY 230 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized across Dorset this year, as police step up action against…

Urgent appeal after man stabbed near Christchurch takeaway

DETECTIVES have launched an urgent appeal for information after a man was stabbed in Christchurch late on Monday night. Police…

Driver who hit 100mph and rammed police car jailed

A MOTORIST who led police on a high-risk chase across Dorset at speeds of up to 100mph has been…

Christmas night burglary at Gillingham supermarket sparks police appeal

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a late-night burglary at a supermarket in Gillingham on Christmas Day.