Crime

Customer made threats to kill at high street phone shop

POLICE are investigating a public order incident in which a man threatened to kill a staff member at a…

Police appeal after man assaulted with screwdriver

A MAN from Dorchester was taken to hospital following a car park assault involving a screwdriver. The incident occurred between…

The fire broke out in Perry Gardens, Poole, police said. Picture: Google

Police probe ‘deliberate’ fire that destroyed Audi

POLICE are investigating after an Audi car was “damaged beyond repair” in a fire believed to have been started…

The vehicle hit pedestrians outside the Smoke on the Water restaurant in Swanage, police said

BMW hits pedestrians – before knife threats made – in Swanage incident

A DRIVER hit pedestrians – then threatened people with a knife – after driving dangerously in Swanage. Police are appealing…

Dealer jailed for 14 years after £150,000 drugs haul

A DRUG dealer is behind bars after more than £150,000 worth of drugs seized following an intelligence-led operation by…

Police find man wanted in connection with sexual offences

POLICE have confirmed that wanted Poole man Bradley Elsworth has been arrested.

The incident happened in Herbert Avenue, near the junction with Manor Avenue, in Poole. Picture: Google

Teen, 13, arrested after pregnant women hit by e-scooter in Poole

A TEENAGE boy has been arrested in connection with a crash that saw a pregnant woman taken to hospital…

‘Do not approach him’: Man wanted for alleged sexual offences

POLICE are conducting a manhunt for a 31-year-old from Poole wanted in connection with alleged sexual offences. Bradley Elsworth is…

Robbers who tried dragging people from their cars jailed

TWO robbers who threatened motorists and dragged them from their vehicles have been jailed following an investigation by detectives. Cain…

County among top ten safest in England, latest figures reveal

OVERALL crime has fallen again in Dorset, cementing the county’s position among the ten safest areas in England, according…