Crime
Man charged over murder of Sir Richard Sutton near Gillingham
A man has been charged and is due to appear in court in connection with the murder investigation in relation to the fatal stabbing of businessman Sir Richard Sutton in the Gillingham area. …
Arrested man quizzed by detectives as murder investigation into death of Sir Richard Sutton continues
Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of businessman Sir Richard Sutton at his home near Gillingham have issued an update. Dorset Police said they first received a report at 7.30pm on Wednesday 7 April …
Tributes to wealthy businessman stabbed at his home near Gillingham as police launch a murder investigation
A man stabbed to death stabbed to death at his home in Higher Langham near Gillingham on Wednesday 7 April ha been named as Sir Richard Sutton, a businessman said to be worth …
Murder investigation launched following incident at address near Gillingham
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man died and a woman was critically injured at an address near Gillingham – with one man arrested. Dorset Police received a report at 7.30pm …
Police appeal for information following attempted break-in at Gillingham School
Police officers investigating criminal damage and an attempted break-in at Gillingham School are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. At around 10.50pm on Sunday 7 March 2021 an alarm was heard …
Man appears in court in connection with alleged assault in Gillingham
A man has appeared in court in connection with an alleged assault on a woman in Gillingham. Dorset Police received a report at 12.05am on Saturday 30 May 2020 that a woman had …
Man jailed for aggravated burglary in Gillingham
A man who went into a commercial premises in Gillingham and attacked a man as he worked has been jailed. Grant Edward Chase, aged 29 and of Commercial Road, Weymouth, was sentenced at …
Update: Police interviewing a man after reported sexual assault in North Dorset
Dorset Police say a man has come forward following an image appeal in relation to a reported sexual assault in North Dorset. It was reported that at around 12.30pm on Tuesday 23 February …
Police make witness appeal following assault in North Dorset
Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following an assault in North Dorset. At around 9.15am on Friday 12 February 2021 two women were out walking their …