Police
Update Issued Following Investigation into Death of Man in Weymouth
Dorset Police received a report at 7.32am on Tuesday 13 May 2025 that a man had been found unresponsive in a tent on land off Mercery Road, close to the Mount Pleasant Park and Ride site. Sadly, the man, who was aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation was launched […]
Dorset Police Overtime Budget Overspend: Causes, Context and Implications
In a recently published Freedom of Information (FOI) disclosure, Dorset Police revealed that during the 2024/25 financial year, the force overspent its overtime budget by a substantial margin — a trend closely watched by councillors, residents and public finance watchdogs alike. What the Figures Show Under the FOI response (ref: 01/FIN/25/004126/W), Dorset Police reported the […]
Police Appeal for Help to Find Missing Weymouth Man
Officers searching for a missing man from Weymouth are appealing to the public for information to help locate him. Dorset Police received a report on Monday 19 January 2026 expressing concern for the welfare of 56-year-old Victor, who lives in the town centre. He has not been seen for around three weeks. Victor is described […]
Closure Order Secured at Littlemoor Address Following Anti-Social Behaviour Reports
Officers from the Weymouth and Portland Neighbourhood Policing Team have taken action to help restore peace in the Littlemoor area of Weymouth after ongoing concerns from local residents. Following repeated reports of anti-social behaviour and drug use linked to a property in the area, officers worked closely with the community to address the issues. As […]
Nine arrests as part of organised crime investigation
Eight people were arrested yesterday (21 January ) and one today (22 January) as part of a South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) investigation into serious and organised crime. Supported by officers from Dorset Police, six men in their 20s, a man in his 40s, a man in his 60s and a woman in […]
JAILED | Courage of Bournemouth rape survivor brings attacker to justice
The bravery of a young woman who was raped and sexually assaulted in her own home in Bournemouth has led to her attacker being convicted and jailed. Her courage in coming forward and supporting a detailed police investigation resulted in 28-year-old Chret Courtney Callender being found guilty following a trial at Bournemouth Crown Court. The […]
SENTENCED | Prolific and Violent Shoplifter Banned from Weymouth Town Centre
A prolific and violent shoplifter has been jailed and banned from Weymouth town centre following sustained offending that caused significant harm to local businesses and the wider community. James Mark Alexander Robins, aged 29 and of no fixed abode, appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 21 January 2026, where he was sentenced for a […]
Sky, FACT and UK Police Intensify Nationwide Crackdown on Illegal Streaming
UK authorities, broadcasters, and anti-piracy groups have significantly stepped up their fight against illegal streaming, as Sky, the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT), and multiple UK police forces launch a coordinated nationwide enforcement campaign. The intensified crackdown targets the sale and use of so-called “dodgy” Fire Sticks and unauthorized IPTV services, with operations focused on […]
Youth Detained After Allegedly Harming Wildlife in Weymouth Cemetery
At around 17:30 22nd January, an off-duty police officer alerted the local neighbourhood policing team after observing youths allegedly shooting at wildlife in the trees at Weymouth Cemetery, off Abbotsbury Road. Responding promptly, the team, accompanied by the off-duty officer, located two youths at the scene. Officers witnessed one of the youths hitting a pigeon […]
Specialist Dorset Police unit secures lifelong protections for stalking victim
A specialist Dorset Police unit set up to manage the county’s most dangerous offenders for violence against women and girls (VAWG) has helped secure additional, long-term protection for a stalking victim. The force’s High Harm Unit, launched in 2023, closely monitors the 15 highest-risk VAWG offenders in Dorset. The team takes an early-intervention approach aimed […]