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British Man Accused of Killing Colombian Influencer Claimed England World Cup Match Was His Alibi

A British man, Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith, was arrested in Ecuador for the alleged murder of Colombian model Natalia Villalba. His alibi did not align with the investigation timeline, leading to his detention.

International Business Times UK · Jul 2

British man arrested after woman’s body found in suitcase in Colombia

Dorset Police are said to have been among the authorities that assisted with locating him in an international manhunt

The Independent UK · Jun 28

Homes evacuated and man arrested after suspected explosive device found at property

Dorset Police have arrested a man on suspicion of firearms offences following the discovery in Suffolk Avenue, Christchurch

The Independent UK · Jun 15

New evidence claims man was framed for murder of foreign student in Dorset

Dorset Police has said its investigation was ‘thorough, detailed and very complex’

The Independent UK · Feb 16

Baby born in serious condition after pregnant mother struck by e-bike in hit-and-run

The e-bike hit-and-run happened in Poole, Dorset, on Monday

The Independent UK · Jan 29

Urgent hunt for missing woman, 21, who vanished from UK seaside town in broad daylight

Codie, 21, was last seen in a distressed state

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2025

‘Grafter’ Princess Royal visits Dorset in support of local organisations

Anne visited a British Horse Society club in Bovington, the new Dorset Police headquarters in Winfrith, and the Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis.

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025

Girl, 15, ‘raped in children’s play area’ at UK park as man, 27, arrested

A man from south London has been arrested over the alleged attack

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2025

Police will not endorse activities of volunteer ‘force’ launching patrols

Safeguard Force has said it aims to create ‘safer, more supportive communities by providing visible, compassionate and non-confrontational patrols’.

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2025

Volunteer ‘force’ to launch uniformed ‘safety’ patrols of Bournemouth

The new group follows incidents of disorder and violence in the Dorset seaside resort.

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025