Crime

The incident took place between July 29 - 31 Pictures: Avon and Somerset Police/ Google Maps

Appeal after elderly man’s mobility scooter damaged beyond repair in Dorchester

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a mobility scooter, which was the victim’s only form of transport, was damaged…

Nico White and Dylan Ryan, of Poole, told lies while selling solar panels to elderly customers

Poole pair lied to elderly residents over solar panel sales, court finds

TWO men from Poole have been convicted over lies told to elderly victims during sales pitches for solar panels. Rogue…

Police give warning following fake Evri parcel delivery text messages

CLICKING on a link in text message from someone pretending to be the parcel delivery giant Evri could see…

A teenager from Poole has been arrested in connection with alleged disorder at a protest in Weymouth. Picture: Google

Poole teen arrested over alleged protest disorder in Weymouth

A TEENAGER from Poole is among the latest people to be arrested in connection with alleged disorder at protests…

Police are keen to trace this person after the bike theft in Poole. Picture: Dorset Police

Police issue CCTV image after electric bike stolen from Poole racks

POLICE are keen to trace this person after an electric bike was stolen from racks in Poole. The cycle, which…

Do you recognise this person? They are wanted in connection with card scams in Wareham and Ferndown. Picture: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after card scams at pubs in Wareham and Ferndown

POLICE are appealing for information over a scam involving people claiming fraudulent refunds from pubs in Wareham and Ferndown. Officers…

Police want to hear from anyone who may recognise the people in this picture Picture: Poole Police

Appeal launched after café burgled in Poole

THE Hub on the Heath café in Adastral Square, Poole was burgled on Monday, August 5 after masked and…

The incident happened near Corfe Castle, Dorset Police said. Picture: Google

Biker in his 70s suffers serious injury after avoiding non-stop van near Corfe Castle

A BIKER in his 70s suffered a “serious” neck injury after hitting an embankment while avoiding a van, police…

The woman was attacked in Queen's Road, Swanage, police said. Picture: Google

Woman pushed to the ground and cash stolen in Swanage robbery

A WOMAN in her 60s was knocked to the ground last week during a robbery in Swanage and police…

Two police officers hurt and three arrests during Dorset anti-immigration protests

THREE people were arrested – and two police officers injured – during anti-immigration protests in Weymouth. Dorset Police said they…