Detectives investigating a report of rape in Weymouth town centre have made an arrest. Dorset Police received a report at 2.44am on Thursday 18 June 2026 that a man had raped a woman aged in her 20s, with the incident reported to have occurred at around b...
Release date: 19/06/2026
Officers would like to thank the public for their patience while a cordon remained in place at an address in Christchurch. A cordon was in place in Suffolk Avenue following the discovery of a suspected explosive device, which was found inside an address a...
Release date: 18/06/2026
Detectives investigating a report that a woman was raped in Weymouth town centre are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Dorset Police received a report at 2.44am on Thursday 18 June 2026 that a woman aged in her 20s had be...
Release date: 18/06/2026
Officers are appealing for witnesses or any motorists with relevant dashcam to come forward following a dangerous driving incident in the Bere Regis and Blandford area. At around 7.10pm on Wednesday 17 June 2026 officers attempted to stop a green Ford Fie...
Release date: 18/06/2026
Two people have been charged and are due to appear in court following the discovery of suspected explosive items at an address in Christchurch.A cordon is in place in Suffolk Avenue following the discovery of a suspected explosive device, which was found ...
Release date: 18/06/2026
Dorset Police recently made the dreams of care home resident Peter come true with an experience he will never forget, marking 20 years since he retired from policing after serving his community for over 48 years. Peter, who lives in Care South’s Elizabet...
Release date: 17/06/2026
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following incidents of criminal damage to cars in Gillingham. Dorset Police received a report that a car parked in Queen Street had been damaged with a key at around 11.40pm o...
Release date: 16/06/2026
A man has been identified following an image appeal in relation to reported criminal damage in Bournemouth. It is reported that at around 11.40pm on Saturday 9 May 2026 a man threw a brick at a shop window in Ashley Road, causing approximately £2,000 wort...
Release date: 16/06/2026
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a burglary at a fire station. We received a report at 11.34am on Saturday 13 June 2026 of a break-in at Maiden Newton fire station. It was reported that damag...
Release date: 16/06/2026
Dorset Police is recognising its dedicated neighbourhood teams for their ongoing commitment in engaging with communities, being tough on crime and keeping people safe as part of Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action 2026. This national week runs from Mon...
Release date: 15/06/2026
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