Life sentences for rapist's murderers
Three men have been handed life sentences for the murder of a convicted child rapist they placed in a suitcase.
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Dorset Police is reminding people to be wary, after a couple were stung into paying for unnecessary work on their roof.
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CCTV pictures released after tyres slashed
Officers in Bournemouth are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after criminal damage was caused to a people carrier in the Kinson area of the town – with police issuing two CCTV images of three people they would like to speak with.
The incident happened at around 9pm on Monday 6 May 2013 at the Fernheath Adventure Playground on Verney Road.
The owner of a green Mitsubishi Delica, which was parked outside the attraction, returned to the vehicle to find two of its tyres had been slashed.
Police Constable Lee Harrison, of Bournemouth police, said: “We believe this could be a malicious and targeted act against the vehicle owner. The damage caused to the car is likely to cost more than £300 to repair."
No arrests have been made.
Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting crime number C:13:C:17653. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.
Bournemouth are going up!
Hundreds of fans lined the streets of Bournemouth today to see the Cherries celebrate their Championship promotion. The team took part in an open-top bus parade to thank the town for its support. Martin Dowse was there.
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Fans line the streets for Cherries' promotion parade
Hundreds of fans lined the streets of Bournemouth today to see the Cherries celebrate their Championship promotion. The team took part in an open-top bus parade to thank the town for its support.
Woman in hospital after hit and run
A woman is in hospital with serious injuries after being knocked off her bike in a hit and run. The 36-year-old was hit by a vehicle on the A338 in Bournemouth this morning. Police say the vehicle is likely to have a damaged headlight.
Cyclist in hospital after hit and run
A woman's in hospital with serious injuries after being knocked off her bike in a hit and run. The thirty-six-year-old was hit by a car on the A338 in Bournemouth this morning. Police are now trying to trace the vehicle, which is likely to have a damaged headlight.
Missing woman found safe and well
Dorset Police say that missing Highcliffe woman Jean Copson has now been found safe and well.
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Police say missing patient may be "disoriented"
– Police Constable Sadie Napper, of Bournemouth policeI am concerned for Mrs Copson’s welfare and I am keen to locate her as quickly as possible. Mrs Copson has gone missing without taking her medication with her, so it is vital that we find her as soon as possible. She may be in a confused or disoriented state. If anyone has seen Mrs Copson, or knows where she is, they should contact Dorset Police immediately. We know that Mrs Copson has family in the Kent area, so she may use public transport to travel there.
83-year-old missing from hospital
Police in Bournemouth are appealing for the public’s help to find a woman who went missing from Royal Bournemouth Hospital at about 8am yesterday morning. Jean Copson, from the Highcliffe area of Christchurch, was being treated as a patient at Royal Bournemouth Hospital before she went missing.
Mrs Copson is 83 years old, wears glasses and is approximately five feet seven inches tall. She was wearing a red quilted jacket and a pink jumper when she went missing this morning. Mrs Copson also had a hospital wristband on with her name on it when she left the hospital.
Life sentences for rapist's murderers
Three men have been handed life sentences for the murder of a convicted child rapist they placed in a suitcase.
Read the full storyBREAKING NEWS: 56 years jail for suitcase murderers
Three men have been jailed for a total of 56 years for murdering a man and burying his body in a suitcase.
Stuart Wareham, his half brother Lee Wareham and Ben Walter killed convicted paedophile Geoffrey Reed at his home in Bournemouth in June last year.
CCTV showed one of his killers carrying his body in a suitcase. He was found in a shallow grave in Lychett Matravers a week later.
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