The Latest Breaking News from Dorset Police

Illegal rave finally dispersed after 21 hours

A crowd of more than 1,000 people descended on a site in East Lulworth, Dorset, just after midnight on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2022

Watchdog tells police to improve investigations and service to the public

Inspectors examined the Dorset, West Mercia and Bedfordshire forces.

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022

Trans boy, 12, tried to kill himself after knife terror by school bullies

A trans boy, who is in Year 7, said a schoolmate jabbed him repeatedly with a knife and told him to kill himself. Dorset Police investigated a possible hate crime

Daily Mirror · Apr 9, 2022

Police warning as children re-enact Huggy Wuggy videos in playground

"One song includes the lyrics 'I could hug you here forever, till you breathe your last breath together."

Wales Online · Apr 1, 2022

Police hunting prisoner who escaped in just pants and socks

Dorset Police believes Kyle Darren Eglington, 32, may have shaved head and beard to diguise appearance

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2022

Prisoner on the run in underwear and socks may have changed his appearance

Police helicopter called out in search for Kyle Darren Eglington, 32

Wales Online · Mar 27, 2022

Police hunting for prisoner on the run in underwear warn of changed appearance

Dorset Police said it is carrying out ‘extensive searches’ to find Kyle Darren Eglington, 32, and are appealing to the public for information.

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2022

Police hunt for prisoner on the run in just underwear and socks

Dorset Police are searching for a man following a report that he had escaped from a prisoner transport vehicle in Poole.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2022

Police hunt man who escaped custody wearing only underwear and socks

Dorset Police said they were searching for Kyle Darren Eglington with the help of a helicopter

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2022

Schoolgirl, 14, rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by bus

Dorset Police are appealing for information after a 14-year-old girl was rushed to Southampton General Hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a bus in Lytchett Matravers

Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2022