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  • Update – man charged in connection with reported theft of handbag in Christchurch

     17 August 2018
    A man has been charged in connection with the reported theft of an elderly woman’s handbag in Christchurch. It was reported that at around 4.25pm on Thursday 21 June 2018 a handbag belonging to a local woman aged in her 70s was stolen from her chai...

  • Witness appeal following serious injury collision on A31 in East Dorset

     15 August 2018
    Officers are appealing for witnesses after a serious injury collision on the A31 in East Dorset. Dorset Police was called just after 11pm on Wednesday 15 August 2018 following reports of a serious injury collision at Stag Gate, Almer, involving a silver ...

  • Update – public appeal in search for missing Bridport man

     16 August 2018
    Officers searching for missing Bridport man Alexander Twigger are pleased to confirm he has been found safe and well. Alexander, aged 20, was reported missing at 4.15am today, Thursday 16 August 2018, having last been seen at his home address at around 8...

  • Dorset Police release images of 52 people convicted in summer drink drive crackdown

    17 August 2018
    A total of 55 people have been convicted of drink driving related offences over a six week period by Dorset Police as part of a summer crackdown. Dorset Police announced in June that anyone charged with a drink driving related offence during the campaign ...

  • Update – man due in court in connection with fatal collision near Dorchester

     14 August 2018
    A man is due to appear at court in connection with a fatal road traffic collision near Dorchester. At around 6.25am on Monday 16 October 2017 a road traffic collision occurred on the A352 at Whitcombe. The collision involved a red Honda Civic and a silv...

  • Busy summer emphasises need for police merger

     14 August 2018
    During the busy summer for policing in Dorset discussions have been continuing about the creation of a new force incorporating Dorset Police and Devon & Cornwall Police. Chief Constable James Vaughan said: “The summer months are always some of...

  • Witness appeal following fatal collision in Bournemouth

     14 August 2018
    Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a fatal collision in Bournemouth. At 8.34am today, Tuesday 14 August 2018, officers were called by the ambulance service to reports of a serious injury road traffic collision on the eastbound...

  • Update - missing Bournemouth man found safe following appeal

     13 August 2018
    Officers searching for a missing Bournemouth man are pleased to say he has been found safe and well. Matthew Kanaris, 35, was last seen at around 9pm on Sunday 12 August 2018. He was located in the Bournemouth area. We would like to thank everyone for s...

  • Witness appeal after suspected arson on Portland

     13 August 2018
    Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a suspicious fire at a house on Portland. Dorset Police was called at around 6am on Sunday 12 August to an address in Hamcroft, Easton. The fire started in the porch and caused significant damage to the loung...

  • Update – man arrested in connection with reported stabbing in Weymouth released without charge

     13 August 2018
    A man arrested in connection with an alleged stabbing in Weymouth has been released without charge. Officers were called at 2.14pm on Thursday 3 May 2018 to Westwey Road following reports that a man had sustained stab wounds to his leg as he walked along...
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