Officers in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses and anyone with
information to come forward after it is alleged three men were assaulted
during a large fight in the Melcombe Regis area of the town, with six
men being arrested.
The incident happened at around 2 am on Tuesday 2 July 2013 in Bond Street, and continued onto Maiden Street.
It’s reported the incident initially started when three men were
asked to leave the Lazy Lizard pub, and ended in a fight between seven
people.
A 37-year-old Weymouth man suffered a minor head injury, but was knocked unconscious for a short time.
Detective Constable Peter Gray, of Weymouth CID, said, “This incident
took place in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday 2 July 2013. I
am appealing for witnesses to the incident to contact Dorset Police in
confidence, in particular anyone who saw the alleged disturbance start
on Bond Street. I am also keen to speak with anyone who may have further
information about the incident to help me establish exactly what
happened.”
Four Weymouth men, one aged 30 and the other three aged 23, an
18-year-old man from Dorchester, and a 20-year-old Bridport man have all
been arrested in relation to this incident and bailed until August.
Thursday, 4 July 2013
Conservation groups join forces to save Dorset’s native crayfish
A new safe haven has been created for endangered White-clawed
crayfish by the South West Crayfish Project, with help from the Ministry
of Defence (MoD) which owns the land where it is hoped the animals will
thrive undisturbed.
A team from Buglife, Avon Wildlife Trust, the Environment Agency, Dorset Wildlife Trust and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) worked over two days to move animals from an at-risk population to their new home, at Lulworth Ranges, in Dorset.
The ‘Ark’ site is the 13th to be established by the South West Crayfish Partnership -and it is hoped that these safe havens will prevent the extinction of the species in the South West region. The White-clawed crayfish is the UK’s only native crayfish and is under threat of extinction in south west England in particular due to the spread of the non-native American signal crayfish.
Lydia Robbins, Species Officer at Avon Wildlife Trust who led the translocation, explains, “Historically, there were vast numbers of white-clawed crayfish in Dorset’s rivers. In 1976 the first American Signal crayfish farm in England was set up in Dorset so the outcome is particularly fitting.”
Lydia added, “Having first identified this Ark site two years ago it is exciting to see it finally happen.” DIO is the MoD’s property and services provider, managing the Defence estate to support Britain’s Armed Forces as they prepare for operations.
DIO ecologist Oliver Howells said, “DIO is keen to support initiatives that benefit rare species. Like much of the MOD estate the release site has good habitat and high water quality because of the lack of intensive agriculture within the catchment, which made it a good choice for this project.”
Andrew Whitehouse, South West Manager for Buglife, said: “Establishing Ark sites is our best chance of ensuring that South West England’s White-clawed crayfish have a brighter future. This new Ark site in Dorset is a great example of how a large number of organisations can work together to save some of our most threatened species. We hope that the crayfish will thrive in their new home.”
The South West Crayfish Project is funded by the Environment Agency, Biffa Award and the BBC Wildlife Fund.
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A team from Buglife, Avon Wildlife Trust, the Environment Agency, Dorset Wildlife Trust and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) worked over two days to move animals from an at-risk population to their new home, at Lulworth Ranges, in Dorset.
The ‘Ark’ site is the 13th to be established by the South West Crayfish Partnership -and it is hoped that these safe havens will prevent the extinction of the species in the South West region. The White-clawed crayfish is the UK’s only native crayfish and is under threat of extinction in south west England in particular due to the spread of the non-native American signal crayfish.
Lydia Robbins, Species Officer at Avon Wildlife Trust who led the translocation, explains, “Historically, there were vast numbers of white-clawed crayfish in Dorset’s rivers. In 1976 the first American Signal crayfish farm in England was set up in Dorset so the outcome is particularly fitting.”
Lydia added, “Having first identified this Ark site two years ago it is exciting to see it finally happen.” DIO is the MoD’s property and services provider, managing the Defence estate to support Britain’s Armed Forces as they prepare for operations.
DIO ecologist Oliver Howells said, “DIO is keen to support initiatives that benefit rare species. Like much of the MOD estate the release site has good habitat and high water quality because of the lack of intensive agriculture within the catchment, which made it a good choice for this project.”
Andrew Whitehouse, South West Manager for Buglife, said: “Establishing Ark sites is our best chance of ensuring that South West England’s White-clawed crayfish have a brighter future. This new Ark site in Dorset is a great example of how a large number of organisations can work together to save some of our most threatened species. We hope that the crayfish will thrive in their new home.”
The South West Crayfish Project is funded by the Environment Agency, Biffa Award and the BBC Wildlife Fund.
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Dorchester’s spate of crime
Officers in Dorchester are appealing for witnesses and anyone with
information to come forward after a spate of criminal damage to cars in
the town.
The five separate incidents happened between 1am and 2.30am on Saturday 29 June 2013 on Princes Street, West Walks Road, Louise Road, and two along Maud Road.
In each individual case the windows of the cars were smashed, and it appears whoever is responsible has used some sort of weapon to do so.
Police Constable Michael Brown, of the Dorchester Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “I am appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to contact Dorset Police in confidence.
“These thoughtless acts have taken place along a number of quiet residential streets in the early hours of the morning, but there is a possibility that there may be witnesses who saw someone acting suspiciously in the area either prior to, or during the times all five incidents took place.
“This criminal damage has no doubt caused the victims great inconvenience and expense, and I am keen to find those responsible.
“Anyone with information is urged to call the non-emergency number 101 in confidence, and I would also encourage anyone who may find damage to their vehicle to report it to Dorset Police, quoting incident log 29:170.”
Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.
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The five separate incidents happened between 1am and 2.30am on Saturday 29 June 2013 on Princes Street, West Walks Road, Louise Road, and two along Maud Road.
In each individual case the windows of the cars were smashed, and it appears whoever is responsible has used some sort of weapon to do so.
Police Constable Michael Brown, of the Dorchester Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “I am appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to contact Dorset Police in confidence.
“These thoughtless acts have taken place along a number of quiet residential streets in the early hours of the morning, but there is a possibility that there may be witnesses who saw someone acting suspiciously in the area either prior to, or during the times all five incidents took place.
“This criminal damage has no doubt caused the victims great inconvenience and expense, and I am keen to find those responsible.
“Anyone with information is urged to call the non-emergency number 101 in confidence, and I would also encourage anyone who may find damage to their vehicle to report it to Dorset Police, quoting incident log 29:170.”
Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.
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