The Latest Breaking News from Dorset Police

Serving police officer denies rape and sexual assaults

Pc Ravi Canhye, who has been suspended by Dorset Police, is alleged to have carried out the offences while he was off duty.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

Premature baby found dead in a field as police launch major health appeal for mother

The tiny human foetus was found dead on Sunday afternoon in a nearby field, and police have now launched a search for the child's mother over fears for her health

Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2023

Body of unborn child found in Dorset town as cops launch urgent hunt for mother

An unborn child's body has been found on Canford Heath, in Poole, sparking an urgent search for the mother with police and medics concerned for her well-being

Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2023

Serving police officer faces rape charges

A serving police officer is due to be charged with two counts of rape and six other sexual offences against two women.

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2023

Serving Dorset police officer charged with rape

Constable Ravi Canhye, 46, will appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Ex-Dorset Police worker jailed for stealing cash from evidence bags

Lisa Arnold formally resigned from Dorset Police in May 2022 after the force seized £15,000 in cash from her home

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

Identity of mystery man found on seafront that didn't know who he was finally revealed

The individual who was discovered on September 28 in Weymouth has been confirmed as a 43-year-old man from Latvia following a three-month investigation.

Daily Record · Jan 24, 2023

Mystery man found on UK seafront with no idea who he was is finally IDENTIFIED

A mystery man who left authorities puzzled when he turned up at a seafront and was unable to say who he was or where he was from has now been identified following a three-month investigation

Daily Mirror · Jan 23, 2023

Widow, 93, seriously injured in 'hit-and-run' with mobility scooter in Wilko's store

Pearl Carpenter, a 93-year-old widow, had been paying for her shopping at her local Wilko store when an "out of control" mobility scooter smashed into her leading to fears, her son claimed, that she might not survive

Daily Mirror · Jan 19, 2023

Two Dorset Police officers in court accused of dangerous driving

Pc Derek Alexander and Pc Harry Chaplin are on restricted duties.

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023