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BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Dorset Police makes plea over time-wasting 999 calls
A police force has urged those making inappropriate 999 calls to stop "wasting valuable resources in our contact centres".Dorset Police said it received more than 6,000 calls to the number over the past two weeks, with some not relating to a crime or emergency. These included people wanting a telephone number for a taxi and someone whose car was blocked in by another vehicle at an Supt Julie Howe said the line should remain clear so officers could "quickly and efficiently respond to callers who may be in immediate danger or witnessing a crime." "These calls are wasting valuable resources in our contact centres - officers and staff waiting to answer calls from those members of public who do urgently need our help," she said. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
08-05-2025
- BBC News
Wimborne and Poole car fires suspect faces 18 counts of arson
A man has been charged with 18 counts of arson following a spate of car fires in Dorset in crews were called to multiple fires in Broadstone, Wimborne and Merley in the early hours of 15 Police said it received 18 reports of damage to vehicles and property between 01:00 and 03:00 Robert Giddins, 45, from Wimborne, is due before Poole magistrates on Friday. Police said incidents were reported in Wentworth Drive, Oakley Hill, Oakley Road, Merley Way, Stour Walk, New Borough Road, Grove Road and Leigh Supt Julie Howe, Local Policing Commander for Dorset County, said: "This has been a complex investigation."We would urge members of the public to refrain from speculation or online commentary while these proceedings are active." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
