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Police believe the perpetrators travelled in a blue or grey BMW and they are seeking witnesses or CCTV footage.

Members of the public came to the woman’s aid and assisted in apprehending the offender prior to police arriving minutes later.

In just one week, the initiative found 172 drivers committing offences, including not wearing seat belts and using mobile phones.

The offences, which were committed over a period of several months, have resulted in Chad Antony Martin Smedburg being jailed for 10 years.

Dorset Police have issued a warning to residents of Ferndown following a report of courier fraud.

There were a number of people in the area, and so Dorset Police are hoping witnesses will come forward with information.

Following the stabbing of a 16-year-old, police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with camera footage.

49-year-old Simon John Turner of Reading was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment after defrauding several people

Overall crime dropped in Dorset in 2025, according to the latest ONS data, meaning the area remains one of the safest in the UK.

Lib Dem Vikki Slade is calling for a staffed police desk in communities across her constituency following a huge rise in shoplifting.