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Van and power tools stolen by masked thieves from Bournemouth water purification site

Coy Lewallen — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:08:27 +0000

A tipper van and power tools have been stolen by masked thieves from a water purification site in Bournemouth. The Wimborne Road site in Kinson was burglarized between 8pm and 9.10pm on Sunday March 6.

Entry was forced into a storage container and an office building. A number of vehicle keys were taken, as well as power tools.

A white tipper van was stolen from the site and was later found abandoned on Headswell Avenue in Bournemouth. Officers investigating a commercial burglary at a water purification site in Bournemouth release CCTV footage of the suspects.

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Constable India Russell, of Bournemouth Police, said: ‘We are investigating this burglary and have obtained CCTV footage of the suspects.

“I appreciate their faces being covered, but I urge anyone who recognizes them, or has information about their identity, to contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, email [email protected] or call 101 , quoting occurrence number 55220021304. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling the freephone number 0800 555 111.

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Shiny Dorset Police HQ could pose ‘deadly threat’ to birds, council says | Wildlife

Coy Lewallen — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:17:00 +0000

The shiny exterior of a new police headquarters in Dorset could pose a ‘deadly threat’ to the local bird population.

Concerns have been raised by Wool Parish Council over the potential for bird mortality due to the reflective surface of the proposed building in Winfrith, the Dorset Echo reported.

The local authority said drawings of curtain walls on the building, which would provide a new headquarters for Dorset Police, show the reflection of sky, clouds and trees, raising fears birds may be killed while inadvertently flying there.

In a letter to Dorset council, the local authority said: ‘It is well documented that reflective surfaces on buildings cause tens of thousands of bird deaths as birds attempt to fly across the surface in the landscape they see in the reflection.”

The council said colonies of house swifts and swifts living in the area, two migratory species red-listed to be endangered, could be particularly at risk.

He continued: “Birds at these breeding colonies use the space above the water meadows of Frome and other insect-rich areas such as pastures and wet brush adjacent to police HQ.

“Both species of birds would be vulnerable to lethal impact on reflective surfaces. It would appear that the vertical faces of this proposed building would have reflective surfaces and, without mitigation, would pose a significant lethal threat to these birds.

The plans, which feature bronze aluminum windows and exterior walls, are being assessed by Dorset Council.

Although data on birds injured or killed while flying over reflective surfaces in the UK is sparse, several studies have been conducted on the issue in the US.

A peer-reviewed study, published in the scientific journal PLOS One, found that birds flying into buildings were “the single greatest source of bird strike mortality in North America.”

Tom Hibbert, ornithologist and content creator at Wildlife Trusts, said: “For too long the UK has built infrastructure at the expense of the natural world. It is high time to favor nature.

“This means ensuring that all new developments benefit nature, providing habitats and avoiding designs that endanger wildlife.

“Glossy buildings and the reflections they create can be problematic for birds. There are things you can do to mitigate the risk, such as using patterned glass and turning off lights at night.

Inquiry into criminal damage at Pageant Gardens, Sherborne

Coy Lewallen — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:35:41 +0000

POLICE have castigated ‘senseless’ vandals and launched an investigation after reports of damage to city center gardens.

This morning (February 23) police were called to Pageant Gardens, next to Sherborne station, after reports of criminal damage to a sign and bin, which were toppled late last night or earlier during the day.

Photo: Dorset Police

Police said they had been in contact with Sherborne City Council officials and confirmed an investigation had been opened into the damage.

A Dorset Police spokeswoman said: ‘While on a foot patrol this morning, police spoke to officers from Sherborne City Council at Pageant Gardens who had been alerted to this senseless criminal damage that had happened overnight.

“Please report any incidents of anti-social behavior (ASB) or criminal damage to the police.

“This behavior will not be tolerated.

“Engaging with our communities is important to us.

To contact the police or report an ASB visit: www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, or email [email protected]

You can also call 101 or contact Crimstoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.

Hundreds of child drug crimes in Dorset

Coy Lewallen — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:10:00 +0000

CHILDREN have committed hundreds of drug-related offenses in Dorset in less than a decade, figures show.

Thousands of child drug offenses are recorded by police every year in England and Wales – but critics of drug prohibition warn that giving a youngster a criminal record can have a negative impact on his future.

Department of Justice figures show 83 warnings or convictions were given to young people in Dorset for drug-related crimes in 2020-21, with penalties among 583 recorded since records began in 2013-14.

Since then, under-18s in England and Wales have been cautioned or convicted of drugs nearly 48,000 times – sentences that could have lifelong consequences, according to campaigners calling for reform.

Nationally, 4,000 drug offenses were committed by children in the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, despite nationwide shutdowns and other measures contributing to a significant drop in overall crime rates .

This meant that 10.3% of all childhood offenses in England and Wales were drug-related in 2020-21 – the highest proportion on record, despite a 58% drop in crime linked to young people since 2013-14.

In the area covered by the Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, drug-related crimes accounted for 16 per cent of the total of 504 proven offenses that resulted in a conviction or caution for children last year.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said: ‘Dorset Police work tirelessly to prevent children from taking drugs. We also ensure that children are protected and aware of the harm drugs can cause.

“The number of children given warnings or convictions for drug-related offenses in Dorset has remained relatively low over the years, but we will continue our efforts to reduce this activity.

“It should be noted that a child is anyone under the age of 18 and there is considerable variation between a young child and an adolescent.

“To prevent children from committing drug-related crimes, our Safer Schools and Communities team works closely with county schools to support teachers and educate children and youth about drugs and the law, as well as to how drug-related activities may be linked to child exploitation and county boundaries.

“The team also provides a high-visibility presence in schools for children if they need to speak to a member of the police.

“The youth justice team will consider all crimes that require an out-of-court disposition order for the young person, which includes not only cautions and conditional cautions, but also dispositions such as diversion for young people and restorative provisions for young people.

“All decisions on the extrajudicial disposal of young people are taken after consultation with the Youth Justice Service and Early Aid. If a child or adolescent receives a disposal, they will be referred to a drug outreach service, who will contact the affected child or adolescent separately.

“Drug and law education is also given to all young people who receive an out-of-court youth disposition.

“We also build and maintain an intelligence picture of children who are involved, or suspected of being involved, in drugs and county line-related activities.

“Any child identified will be referred internally for continued engagement and risk management with our partner agencies. We will ensure that any risk surrounding a child is appropriately reported so that all relevant staff are aware and can help work with that child to protect them.

“We will continue to engage with children and educate them about the dangers of drug use and the associated offenses that can be linked to it.”

A government spokesman said it was combining tough enforcement with early intervention programs and investing £200m in its youth endowment fund to steer children away from crime.

It builds an evidence base to better understand how to prevent children from using drugs, but does not intend to decriminalize drug possession, saying it would not eliminate crime or solve associated harms to drug addiction.

A 2018 NHS report found that a quarter of 11 to 15 year olds surveyed in England that year said they had used drugs, including 38% of 15 year olds.

And separate figures show concerns about a child’s drug abuse were a factor in 27,000 assessments of children in need across England in 2020-21.

Appeal to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths of teenagers in Dorset

Coy Lewallen — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:56:53 +0000

Police are appealing for information to try to establish events leading to the deaths of two teenagers found at a Dorset beauty spot.

The bodies of a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old boy were found at Bothenhampton Reservoir, near Bridport, on the morning of January 25.

The deaths are being treated as not suspicious, Dorset Police said, but investigators are now trying to establish the circumstances on behalf of the coroner.

The force are now looking for anyone who may have seen the two teenagers in the Bridport or West Bay area between Saturday January 22 and Tuesday January 25.

The male is described as white, about 5ft 7in, of slim build, and with short, dark hair, a short beard, and brown eyes.

He wore brown lace-up boots, light gray sweatpants, a dark T-shirt, and a navy Parka-style hooded jacket with a brown patch on the left arm.

The female is described as white, about 5ft 5in, of slim build with shoulder length dark brown hair and brown eyes.

She wore black and white sneakers, light gray tracksuit bottoms, a navy Puffa-style jacket and a pink scarf.

Detective Sergeant Simon Lee, of Dorset Police, said: ‘Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the two young people who tragically died.

“As is normal in these cases, we are now conducting inquests on behalf of the coroner’s office to establish the circumstances of the deaths.

“Therefore, we are appealing for information from the public to help us piece together the movements of the two youths prior to their tragic deaths.”

He said they might be carrying a pale green Nike bag.

DS Lee added: ‘Anyone who thinks they can help with our investigations is asked to contact Dorset Police.

The identities of the individuals are not being released until an inquest is formally opened by a coroner at the request of the families, Dorset Police said.

The force approached the Independent Police Complaints Office (IOPC) for deaths from previous contact with the individuals.

The IOPC Fund said on Thursday: ‘We are currently assessing the available information to determine what further action may be required from us.

Two people found dead in Bothenhampton Nature Reserve

Coy Lewallen — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:37:53 +0000

POLICE are investigating after two youths were found dead in a nature reserve.

Officers were called to Bothenhampton Nature Reserve in Bothenhampton near Bridport on Tuesday morning, where sadly the bodies of a man and a woman were discovered.

Dorset Police say there are no suspicious circumstances.

The families have been informed and the coroner has been notified.

Bridport Mayor Ian Bark said he was shocked to hear the news and offered his condolences to the families.

He said: “My condolences go out to the friends and families of these young people.

“It is very sad to hear that two people so young have died.”

The discovery was made in the reservoir area at the southern end of the reserve.

Joe Hackett, a resident of Bothenhampton, said: “It’s an awful thing happening and we’ve never seen anything like it here.

“It’s very upsetting and the community can’t believe what happened.

“It’s the last thing you would expect in such a quiet community.

“It will probably leave the region reeling for some time as there have only been rumors about what happened. Our community has not had confirmation.”

A Dorset Police spokeswoman said: “At 10.11am on Tuesday January 25 we received a report of two people, a girl and a man – both in their late teens, having been found dead at Wych Hill.

“To be precise, the location given was Bothenhampton Reservoir, Wych Hill.

“Officers were present. There are no suspicious circumstances.

“Their next of kin have been informed and the coroner notified.”

Two teenagers found dead in Bothenhampton Nature Reserve

Coy Lewallen — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 20:51:18 +0000

POLICE are investigating after two teenagers were found dead in a nature reserve.

Officers were called to Bothenhampton Nature Reserve in Bothenhampton near Bridport on Tuesday morning, where sadly the bodies of two youngsters were discovered.