Dorset Police is joining the county’s partner agencies to reassure the public that robust plans are in place to deal with reports of public disorder and reiterate that any form of hate will not be tolerated.Following protests and violent disorder incidents taking place across the country over recent days,...
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is an upcoming electronic travel authorisation system implemented by the European Union (EU). Set to become operational in 2024, ETIAS aims to enhance security and streamline the process for travellers from visa-exempt countries seeking to enter the Schengen Area.
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Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following an attempted burglary at a bike shop in Blandford.
Between 10.45pm and 11pm on Tuesday 23 July 2024, it is reported that a man attempted to gain entry to Offcamber Cycles in Salisbury Street.
Damage was caused to...
Three vehicles have been seized and four people arrested during an operation targeting drivers ignoring road traffic laws.
On Wednesday 17 July 2024, Dorset Police carried out a proactive operation as part of Op Spotlight – a national initiative run by the National Police Chiefs Council, which aims to reduce...
Victims can now opt to speak to an officer over live video rather than seeing them in person following the launch of Enhanced Video Response.
Where there is no immediate threat, risk or harm requiring officers to attend in person there and then, victims are being given the choice of...
Three men have appeared in court in connection with a hunting incident in North Dorset.Dorset Police received a report during the afternoon of Thursday 9 December 2023 that a female hunt monitor had been assaulted and had property stolen while walking along Cannings Court Lane in Pulham.
Officers from the...
A man who admitted more than 30 burglaries in the Weymouth, Dorchester and Purbeck areas has been jailed.
David Clift, aged 47 and of no fixed abode, appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court to be sentenced on Tuesday 18 June 2024 after pleading guilty to nine burglary offences as well as...
Officers carrying out enquiries to locate a wanted man believed to be in North Dorset are appealing for information from the public.Nicholas Castle, aged 26, is wanted on a prison recall after failing to comply with the terms of his licence following his release from jail. He is also...
Officers investigating a fatal road traffic collision in North Dorset are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward.
Dorset Police received a report at 7.46pm of a collision on the A350 Main Road near the village of Compton Abbas involving a silver Audi TT Quattro,...
Officers are issuing an image of a woman they are looking to identify following a robbery at a supermarket in Gillingham.
At around 3.15pm on Monday 6 May 2024 a woman stole a number of bottles of alcohol from the Asda store in Station Road. When she was challenged by...
