Homes and cars 'egged' in Poundbury and Dorchester Town Centre

Police are stepping up patrols after numerous calls were received on Monday night

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 19th Jan 2022

Police have stepped up patrols around Poundbury and Dorchester Town Centres.

It's after numerous calls on Monday night from residents.

They reported a group of teenagers were egging homes and cars and kicking front doors.

Officers are reviewing CCTV to try and identify those involved.

A spokesperson for Dorchester Police said:

"Officers searched several areas but unfortunately the group had moved on. NPT officers will be reviewing CCTV to try and identify those involved."

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