The support of a brave victim who was brutally attacked and sexually assaulted has led to the defendant being put behind bars. Jake Wilkinson, aged 31 and of Poole, was found guilty of attempted rape, intentional strangulation, trespass with intent to com...
Release date: 16/10/2026
Officers investigating a theft at a store in Weymouth are issuing a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify. It was reported at around 6.10pm on Thursday 1 October 2026 that three men entered B&M in Souter Way and made off without paying for L...
Release date: 16/10/2026
Following a detailed investigation by officers, a burglar who was identified by CCTV and a glove he left at the scene has been jailed. Nicholas Anthony Robinson, aged 42 of Poole, stole items from a car, home and business, and fraudulently used stolen cre...
Release date: 16/10/2026
Officers continuing to investigate a theft in Ferndown are issuing images of two men they would like to identify. It is reported that at around 2.50pm on Wednesday 23 September 2026 two men entered Boots in Victoria Road and broke into some fragrance cab...
Release date: 16/10/2026
Officers are issuing a new image of a missing Shaftesbury man as their searches to locate him continue. Robert, aged 49, was reported missing having last been seen at an address in the town on the morning of Sunday 11 October 2026. From enquiries by offi...
Release date: 15/10/2026
Dorset Police is marking National Employer Supported Policing Day by recognising the contribution of its special constables, while thanking the businesses and organisations whose support enables them to serve their communities. Employer Supported Policing...
Release date: 15/10/2026
A man has been arrested in connection with a reported sexual assault in Ferndown. It was reported that at around 4.20pm on Thursday 17 September 2026 a 16-year-old girl was sitting on a bench by the bus stop near to Iceland in Victoria Road when a man app...
Release date: 15/10/2026
A four-day road safety operation using an unmarked heavy goods vehicle (HGV) dealt with almost 150 road traffic offences to keep the county safe. Officers from the Roads Policing Team joined up with the Special Constabulary to carry out targeted patrols i...
Release date: 15/10/2026
Officers are renewing their appeal for information from the public as searches continue for a missing Shaftesbury man. Robert, aged 49, was reported missing having last been seen at an address in the town on the morning of Sunday 11 October 2026. From enq...
Release date: 14/10/2026
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a fail-to-stop collision in Portland. The collision occurred between 7.55pm and 8.05pm on Tuesday 6 October 2026 involving a car and a dog outside of The Punchbowl ...
Release date: 14/10/2026
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