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Dorset Police reminds the public how to spot the signs of modern slavery
17 October 2017
As Anti-Slavery Day takes place on Wednesday 18 October 2017, police remind Dorset residents to look out for the signs. Modern slavery is known to be taking place globally today and is affecting adults and children within the UK, including Dorset. Some...
Appeal for witnesses following aggravated burglary in Bournemouth
17 October 2017
Detectives investigating an aggravated burglary in Bournemouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. On Sunday 15 October 2017, between 11pm and midnight, an unknown man attended an address asking for a specific person i...
Man jailed for serious assault in Bournemouth
17 October 2017
A man who admitted a serious assault in Bournemouth has been jailed for five years and five months. Davide John Parra, aged 44 and of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Monday 16 October 2017 after pleading guilty to a charge of ...
Witness appeal following robbery in Bournemouth
17 October 2017
Detectives investigating a robbery in Bournemouth are appealing for witnesses to come forward. At around 1.10pm on Sunday 15 October 2017 the victim - a local woman aged in her 60s - was walking along Poole Road and was near to the junction with Pine Tre...
New Assistant Chief Constable takes up role
17 October 2017
Dorset Police’s new Assistant Chief Constable Julie Fielding says she is looking forward to the challenges the role will bring. Julie started in her new role this week and is delighted to become a part of the team at Dorset Police. Julie was previ...
Witness appeal following fatal road traffic collision near Dorchester
16 October 2017
Officers are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision near Dorchester to come forward. At around 6.25am today, Monday 16 October 2017, a road traffic collision occurred on the A352 at Whitcombe. The collision involved a red Honda Civic...
Dorset Police officers to appear in ITV cocaine documentary alongside Gordon Ramsay
16 October 2017
Dorset Police traffic officers are to feature in an ITV documentary focusing on the impact of the international cocaine industry and how law enforcement is tackling the issue, with the two-part programme due to air on Thursday 19 October and 26 October. ...
Witness appeal following attempted theft of cash machine in Christchurch
16 October 2017
Detectives investigating the attempted theft of a cash machine from a shop in Walkford are appealing for the public’s help to find the offenders. At around 2.45am today, Monday 16 October 2017, a number of offenders broke into Walkford Stores on Ri...
Missing teenage girl from Christchurch found safe and well
15 October 2017
Officers searching for missing teenager Amber Kolliari from Christchurch are pleased to say that she has been found safe and well in Weymouth. We would like to thank everyone for sharing the appeal. ...
Dorset Police support Hate Crime Awareness Week
13 October 2017
Dorset Police is supporting Hate Crime Awareness Week as part of its commitment to increase reporting and tackle these crimes. The week runs from 14 – 21 October 2017. Hate crime is defined as any criminal offence which is perceived, by the victim, or an...