Crime

The incident unfolded in a car park in Bridport Road, Dorchester, police said. Picture: Google

Arrest after alleged attack with a screwdriver in Dorset car park

A MAN has been arrested after an alleged assault with a screwdriver in a Dorchester car park, police said. Officers…

Cars seized and arrests made during two-week police initiative

OFFICERS have taken part in a national campaign targeting commercial vehicle safety, resulting in dozens of offences being identified…

Bigger forces risk losing community connection, warns Dorset PCC

DORSET’S Police and Crime Commissioner has raised concerns over proposed reforms, warning that creating larger regional forces could weaken…

Police join forces to tackle ‘devastating’ romance fraud

POLICE are calling on hair salons and barbers across the county to support efforts to combat romance fraud. Romance fraud…

Couple plead guilty to money laundering and ‘plethora’ of Class A drugs

A COUPLE accused of flooding Dorset streets with large quantities of illegal drugs have pleaded guilty to a string…

Police chiefs “no choice” but to increase tax

HOUSEHOLDS will pay more for policing after chiefs approved a precept increase, a decision taken against the backdrop of…

Court hears of dead and starving sheep in north Dorset cruelty case

A NORTH Dorset farmer has been banned from keeping sheep after admitting multiple animal cruelty offences following what the…

Tractor stolen from farm in Plush

POLICE in Dorchester investigating a tractor theft have released an image. It is reported that overnight between Friday, January 30…

Man who grabbed woman’s neck until she struggled to breath jailed

A MAN who violently abused and controlled a woman has been jailed thanks to the courage shown by his…

Police appeal after 5-year-old girl bitten by dog

POLICE in Dorchester are appealing for information after a five-year-old girl was bitten by a dog. Shortly before 10am on…