TWO men have been charged in connection with an incident near Dorchester which saw a driver hauled from his car.
The incident unfolded at around 7.35pm on Friday, February 14, when a man driving a white Mercedes stopped to assist two men near the Woodsford level crossing on Lewell Road near Crossways.
“It appeared that their vehicle – a silver Ford Focus – had either broken down or been involved in a collision,” a Dorset Police spokesperson said.
“It is reported that the two men then removed the male driver of the Mercedes from his car and attempted to drive off in the vehicle, before colliding with a barrier at a level crossing.
“The two men then reportedly left the Mercedes, attempted to stop other passing vehicles and made threats to the occupants, but then left the scene on foot.”
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A 33-year-old man, of no fixed abode, has been arrested and charged with robbery, criminal damage and two counts of attempted robbery in connection with the probe.
He appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (March 29) and is next due to appear at Bournemouth Crown Court on May 1. He has been remanded in custody until the next court date.
A 22-year-old man, from Poole, was subsequently arrested and charged with robbery, aggravated vehicle taking and dangerous driving and two counts of attempted robbery.
He is due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court today (March 31).
