Category: Crime

The woman entered the Waitrose store in Bargates, Christchurch at around 2.35pm on 7 May, and placed a quantity of meat into a bag for life. She walked into the café and it is believed she saw a member of public handing in a purse they had found.

Two arrested following death of toddler in Broadmayne

CrimeJune 3, 2016

Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a two-year-old boy from Broadmayne. A man and a woman, both aged 21 and from the Dorchester area, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are assisting with enquiries.

Ashley with Dr Paula Boyden (Chief Vet of the Dogs Trust)

MEP urges EU to step up fight against puppy smuggling

Crime, DorsetJune 2, 2016

The South West MEP Ashley Fox is calling on EU chiefs to get tough on the smugglers who abuse Europe’s open borders to bring thousands of puppies into the UK.

CCTV witness appeal after alleged holiday park assault in Poole

Crime, PooleMay 25, 2016

Detectives investigating an alleged serious assault at a holiday park in Poole where a man died have released CCTV images of a potential key witness they would like to speak to.

Bournemouth man jailed for stabbing woman to death

Bournemouth, CrimeMay 20, 2016

A man has been found guilty of stabbing a woman to death in her Bournemouth home.

Waste can be costly when you flout the law

CrimeMay 10, 2016

Stay professional and don’t take short cuts. That’s the advice to waste operators across Wessex following the prosecution of a Dorset businessman and his company now facing fines and costs of more than £40,000 after they were caught flouting the law.