Man downloaded indecent images of children because he had "too much time on...
A man who came to Boscombe to find work had indecent images of children because he 'had too much time on his hands', a court heard.
View Article70-year-old woman suffers "serious injuries" following night time dog attack
AN ELDERLY woman suffered serious injuries after she was attacked by a dog in the middle of the night.
View ArticleCCTV: Do you recognise woman wanted over burglary at bar in Ashley Cross?
POLICE investigating a burglary at an Ashley Cross bar have released CCTV of a person they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.
View ArticlePolice appeal after man snatched woman's handbag and cycled off
Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a car park in the New Forest.
View ArticleCCTV: 7 shoplifting suspects police need your help to identify
IMAGES of suspects involved in shoplifting offences around East Dorset have been released as part of a police investigation.
View Article"Professional" shoplifter who used foil-lined bag to fool alarm systems...
A ‘SERIAL and professional shoplifter’ who stole items from shops in Poole and Dorchester has been jailed.
View ArticleDo you know balding shoplifter who stole large number of hair growth products?
DORSET Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to about the theft of large number of hair growth products.
View ArticleMan fined after £13k worth of counterfeit goods discovered in car
A POOLE man was found to have a car load of counterfeit goods of well-known labels when stopped by police in the town.
View Article"He didn't even run - he could see I couldn't go after him" - did you see man...
AN ELDERLY woman said she has been left shaken after her handbag was stolen from her mobility trolley by an opportunistic thief.
View ArticleMan arrested over "kidnap" released without charge
A MAN arrested in connection with a kidnap and assault in Christchurch has been released without charge.
View ArticleDorset charity calls for equal funding after £20,000 donated to scheme to...
A DORSET charity which helps rebuild the lives of families shattered by child sex abuse says more funding must be given to support victims and their parents - after it was revealed tens of thousands...
View ArticleMan arrested after daylight bank robbery in New Milton
POLICE have arrested a man following a daylight bank robbery in New Milton on Thursday.
View ArticleStalking awareness week: you don't have to suffer in silence, say police
POLICE are calling on people who think they may be victims of stalking to come forward and report it.
View ArticleSearch continues for three robbers who held up travel agents
AN INVESTIGATION into a daylight robbery at a Westbourne travel agents is continuing as police search for three men.
View Article1,700 miles patrolled, 1,000 checks made: Hundreds of special constables...
VOLUNTEER police officers from Dorset joined colleagues from other forces for a weekend crackdown on rural crime.
View ArticleFormer Scoutmaster facing more charges of historic child sex abuse
AN ex-Scoutmaster due for trial on historic child sex abuse charges has appeared before magistrates to face more allegations.
View ArticleSpared jail: builder who charged elderly brothers £7k for "totally...
A BUILDER who told two elderly brothers that the roof of their house needed work costing four-and-a-half times more than it really was worth has been spared jail.
View ArticleCrime in Dorset falls for 17th year in a row but reports of sexual offences soar
CRIME in the county has fallen for the 17th year in a row- but reports of sexual offences have soared.
View ArticleCan you help trace racing motorbike stolen from shed?
POLICE have appealed for help to trace thieves who stole a racing motorbike from Poole.
View ArticleEight people arrested after drugs raids in West Dorset
EIGHT people have been arrested following drugs raids as part of a day of action in the Bridport area.
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