Police
Dorset Police Use of Force: 2025/26
The use of force by police is one of the most scrutinised aspects of modern policing, balancing public safety with individual rights. Data published by Dorset Police for 2025/26 provides valuable insight into how, why, and against whom force is used across the county. This article examines the scale, patterns, and implications of these interactions. […]
APPEAL: Police issue images following suspected arson at Sherborne Police Station
An investigation is underway after a suspected arson incident at Sherborne Police Station in the early hours of Saturday 25 April 2026. At approximately 3.30am, a small fire was discovered outside the station’s boiler room. Emergency response measures ensured the fire was quickly contained and prevented from spreading to the main building. No injuries were […]
Police have released a new image of a missing 59-year-old man as efforts to locate him continue.
Gary, who has not been seen since the afternoon of Thursday 23 April 2026, was last spotted at approximately 1.30pm in the area of Park Estate Road. Officers believe he may have left the location on a bicycle, prompting ongoing searches across the surrounding area. According to Dorset Police, Gary is described as around five […]
Arrest Made Following Reported Serious Assault in Weymouth
A teenager has been arrested in connection with a reported serious assault in Weymouth, following what police have described as extensive and ongoing investigations. Officers from Dorset Police were called at 9.16pm on Thursday 16 April 2026 to reports that a 19-year-old man had been assaulted near the junction of Dorchester Road and Melcombe Avenue. […]
Speeding in Dorset: What the Latest Police Data Really Shows
If you’ve ever felt like speed cameras are everywhere in Dorset, the data suggests you’re not imagining it. A recent Freedom of Information release from Dorset Police lifts the lid on just how widespread speeding enforcement has become—and what actually happens after you’re caught. The scale of the problem Let’s start with the headline: tens […]
Investigators Back National Action Plan to Strengthen Support for Stalking Victims
Dorset Police has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the response to stalking as national efforts gather pace to better protect victims and address offender behaviour. Marking Stalking Awareness Week, the force is highlighting both national progress and local initiatives aimed at tackling what is widely recognised as a complex and high-risk crime. The renewed focus […]
Video of Weymouth stabbing reportedly circulating on social media
Footage believed to show the aftermath of a stabbing in Weymouth has reportedly begun circulating on social media, following an incident we previously reported on. The incident, which is currently under investigation by Dorset Police, took place on Thursday evening (16 April 2026) near the junction of Dorchester Road and Melcombe Avenue. Emergency services were […]
APPEAL: Witnesses sought following racially aggravated incident on Weymouth bus
Officers from Dorset Police are continuing to investigate a report of a racially aggravated public order offence on a bus in Weymouth and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The incident was reported to have occurred at around 4pm on Thursday 19 March 2026, when a female teenager boarded the […]
Dorset Police are investigating an assault in Weymouth after a 19-year-old man was reportedly stabbed on Thursday evening.
Officers were called at 9.16pm on 16 April 2026 to reports of an incident near the junction of Dorchester Road and Melcombe Avenue. It was reported that the victim had sustained a suspected stab wound during the assault. Emergency services attended the scene and the injured man was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries […]
Two Men Charged Following Coordinated Drug Warrants in Ferndown
Two men have been charged and are due to appear in court after police carried out coordinated drug raids in the Ferndown area. Officers from Dorset Police executed two warrants on the morning of Friday 10 April 2026 at adjoining addresses along Ringwood Road in Longham, near Ferndown. The operation was led by the local […]