Crime

Police thanked people for their patience while they attended the scene Picture: Purbeck Police

Arrest for drink/drug driving following crash in Purbeck

A MAN has been arrested after two cars crashed on the B3390 at Waddock Cross. Purbeck Police said the crash,…

Burglars targeted the Branksome Centre, in Poole. Picture: Google

Burglars damage Poole community centre and steal items during break-in

ITEMS were stolen and damage caused during a break-in at a Poole community centre. Police are appealing for information after…

Police are trying to identify these two men Picture: Dorset Police

Cash stolen in Dorchester burglary as “vulnerable individuals” watch on

POLICE are trying to identify two men after cash was stolen from a home in Dorchester. Two men reportedly gained…

Police are urging anyone who recognises the pair to get in touch Picture Dorset Police

West Lulworth burglary sparks police image appeal

DORSET Police have released an image of a man and a woman they want to speak to after a…

The incidents unfolded at Turlin Moor Recreation Ground in Poole. Picture: Google

Arrest after 14-year-old boy assaulted in Poole park

A MAN has been arrested in connection with incidents in Poole that left two people injured – including a…

Dorset Police bosses said the new boats are a "huge step forward" for the force Picture: Dorset Police

New police boats will ‘help keep people safe’ along Dorset coastline

DORSET Police has welcomed two new vessels which they say will help find people missing at sea as well…

The crash happened on the A351 Wareham Road, near the Blackhill Roundabout. Picture: Google

Arrest after motorbike crash that left rider in a critical condition

A MAN has been arrested after a crash involving two motorbikes which saw one rider airlifted to hospital in…

Woman racially abused as she waited for ferry at Studland

POLICE are investigating after a woman was racially abused as she waited to catch the chained ferry in Studland. The…

The hare was set on by a lurcher-type dog before being discarded in a ditch Picture: National Trust Images/Rob Coleman

Man to pay “significant costs” after hare coursing – the first conviction of its kind in Dorset

NEW legislation has been used to order a man to pay “significant costs” after he was found guilty of…

Firefighters assisted the Coastguard in the rescue at Dancing Ledge, near Swanage. Pictures: DWFRS

Police investigate arson after series of blazes in Wareham and heathlands

POLICE are investigating a series of fires that were started across Purbeck in March.