Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward as they carry out enquiries into a serious injury road traffic collision in Holton Heath. Dorset Police received a report at 11.52am on Tuesday 30 January 2024 of...
Release date: 31/01/2024
Dorset Police's Christmas drink and drug drive campaign, which targeted people who drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, proved successful. Between Friday 1 December 2023 and Monday 1 January 2024, party-goers were encouraged to plan their ...
Release date: 11/01/2024
Dorset Police’s Lift Legend campaign will return this December, with 70 licensed premises set to offer free soft drinks to designated drivers over the festive period. Drink and drug driving is one of the ‘fatal five’ causes of serious injuries and deaths ...
Release date: 30/11/2023
Dorset Police is releasing an impactful video in support of a national road safety campaign. The campaign runs from Sunday 19 November until Saturday 25 November 2023 and is being led by BRAKE Road Safety Charity. The Dorset Road Safe Partnership, which c...
Release date: 22/11/2023
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward after a vehicle was seen driving carelessly in Wimborne. At around 3.55pm on Monday 6 November 2023 officers attempted to stop a vehicle in Stone Lane. It is reported that...
Release date: 10/11/2023
Officers investigating reports of dangerous riding and an attempted theft of a motorcycle in Ferndown and West Parley are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward. Dorset Police received several reports between 2pm a...
Release date: 06/11/2023
From today, Monday 21 August until Sunday 27 August 2023, Dorset Police are supporting the National Police Chief’s Council’s (NPCC) summer campaign, which looks to discourage people who might be tempted to drive under the influence of drink or drugs. Over...
Release date: 21/08/2023
A man is due to appear in court in connection with alleged driving offences in Christchurch. Dorset Police received a report at around 12.10am on Wednesday 19 July 2023 of a suspicious vehicle in Highcliffe Top car park. As officers entered the car park, ...
Release date: 04/08/2023
Dorset Police have launched a campaign today, Thursday 3 August, which focuses on the consequences of using mobile phones while driving agricultural vehicles and heavy machinery on roads. Using a mobile phone while driving is one of the five most common r...
Release date: 03/08/2023
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward after a driver reportedly failed to stop for officers in Christchurch. Dorset Police received a report at around 12.10am on Wednesday 19 July 2023 of a vehicle acting susp...
Release date: 20/07/2023
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