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Halloween Assault Reveals Dangerous Area in Bournemouth
The increasingly dangerous nature of an area in Bournemouth was recently highlighted by a vicious assault carried out…
‘Too much experience of policing, you’re contaminated’
Labour candidate for the Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner Rachel Rogers talks straight with James Brooks
Dorset candidates split over politics in policing
Control of policing in Dorset is too influenced by government policies and party politics, says an independent candidate…
Police appeal for witnesses after Poole burglaries
Police have released an e-fit image of a man they believe is responsible for a number of burglaries in the Poole area.
PC tweet not about cuts says federation
An outspoken Dorset policeman may be facing charges of misconduct for “minor” indiscipline, according to the local police federation.
Police constable Nick Manning is facing disciplinary action for posting his political views on Twitter.
However, Chairman of Dorset Police Federation, Clive Chamberlain said: “Nick Manning is facing disciplinary action for a tweet that has now been deleted.” It is uncertain what this tweet stated.
Police release tanker crash name
Police have released the name of the man charged with a string of offences after a lorry crashed into a house in Wool last Friday.
Hugh Billington, 51, of Yeovil, is appearing at Weymouth Magistrates Court this morning charged with arson with intent to endanger life, arson reckless as to whether life endangered, assault by beating, dangerous driving, theft and breach of bail.
Bournemouth landlords concerned about crime site
Expansion of the government’s popular crime mapping website Police.uk has sparked concerns over falling house prices and difficulties renting rooms among Bournemouth landlords.
The website, which has received over 400 million hits since launching in February, has expanded the crimes it shows to include shoplifting, drugs, criminal damage and arson. By the end of this year, the site will also include the names of specific areas where crime levels are highest.
