A man has been jailed following a road traffic collision in Bournemouth that left a pedestrian with life-changing injuries.

Richard Dean Caines, 47 and of Bournemouth, was sentenced to two years and ten months in prison at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday 20 January 2023 after previously pleading guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving a motor vehicle while unfit through drugs, driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence and using a motor vehicle on a road without third party insurance.

He was also disqualified from driving for six years and five months.

Dorset Police received a report at 11.19am on Tuesday 8 November 2022 of a collision involving a white Nissan Micra and a pedestrian in Poole Road, Westbourne.

The pedestrian – a woman aged in her 50s – sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The Nissan, which was being driven by Caines, was witnessed overtaking two vehicles before colliding with the victim on the wrong side of the road.

Police Sergeant Gareth Thomas, of the traffic unit, said: “The dangerous actions of Richard Caines have sadly resulted in a woman suffering long lasting impact.

“It is entirely unacceptable to get behind the wheel of a vehicle while under the influence of drugs as it poses a risk to motorists, as well as members of the public in the wider area.

“We will continue to pursue anyone who drives dangerously and will do all we can to ensure they face the consequences of their actions.”

Officers investigating a burglary at a home in Bournemouth are appealing for information and issuing images of some of the jewellery that was stolen.

Entry was gained to a property in Littledown Avenue some time between Sunday 11 December and Monday 19 December 2022 and a significant quantity of jewellery was taken.

Police Constable Samuel Harrison, of Dorset Police, said: “Our investigation into this burglary is ongoing and I am keen to hear from anyone with information that might assist our enquiries.

“I am also issuing images of some of the items of jewellery that were stolen and would urge anyone who comes across matching items being offered for sale locally or online in unusual circumstances to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220203764. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

A man who was convicted of manslaughter following a fatal road traffic collision in Bournemouth has been jailed.

Shaun Hall, 40 and of Derby, was convicted of manslaughter at Winchester Crown Court on Thursday 22 December 2022. He was sentenced on Friday 6 January 2023 to 12 years in prison for the offence.

On Friday 22 October 2021, an arrangement was made between Hall and a man to meet in Queens Road. Hall was driving a black Audi A4 and met the man that later that evening. Hall snatched a container from the man and drove off from the scene with the passenger door still open.

On Saturday 23 October 2021, the same man was in Suffolk Road with a group of people, including the 40-year-old victim Clare Gafan, and noticed the same Audi drive down the road. The man went to speak to the driver about the incident the previous evening.

As Hall – who was stationary in his car – noticed the man approaching him, he suddenly accelerated and drove towards the group. All apart from Clare were able to leap out of the way. The car collided with Clare and she sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. Very sadly, Clare died in hospital on Monday 25 October 2021

Hall immediately drove away from the scene and did not stop or notify the emergency services of the incident.

Dorset Police then received a report from the ambulance service and a full investigation was launched by detectives into the circumstances of the collision.

Meanwhile, Hall drove out of Bournemouth and because his car was damaged, parked in a secluded car park where he waited until darkness to travel out of the county.

Following enquiries, Hall’s black Audi A4 was located and stopped in the Northamptonshire area in the early hours of Sunday 24 October 2021 and he was arrested.

A 42-year-old woman from Derby who was previously arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender was released from the investigation without charge and will face no further police action.

Hall also admitted a dwelling burglary in Southampton that was committed between 15 and 18 October 2021 and was sentenced to two years in prison for that offence. This sentence will be served consecutively to his jail term for the manslaughter offence.

Detective Inspector Mark Jenkins, of the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT), said: “First and foremost, our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Clare who sadly died following the collision.

“This incident was the subject of a detailed investigation, which allowed us to piece together what happened both during the collision and in the days leading up to it.

“The deliberate actions of Hall had fatal consequences for Clare and he showed no regard for what happened by leaving the scene in the way that he did. I am grateful for the efforts of the investigation and prosecution team in ensuring Hall faced justice.”

Clare’s family said: “Losing Clare has been hard for all of us and left a huge hole in our lives. Clare was an incredibly special woman who had a family that loved her unconditionally.

“Clare did not have a bad bone in her body. She had the biggest heart and would never have caused harm to anyone. She was loving, caring, funny and crazy, which is why we all loved her. She would always try and spread positive energy no matter what mood she was in, and she would always put other people before herself. This was true to form when we discovered that she had opted to donate her organs upon her death. She was truly selfless.”

A man has been charged and is due to appear in court following an investigation into the death of a man at an address in Bournemouth.

Dorset Police received a report at 10.08am on Saturday 17 December 2022 that a man aged in his 40s had been found unresponsive at an address in Frances Road. Officers attended, along with the ambulance service, and very sadly the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

It is reported was reported that he had been the victim of an assault at the address which, following further enquiries, is believed to have occurred some time after 11pm on Friday 16 December 2022. It was also alleged that another man was assaulted at the location on the night of Friday 16 December 2022.

Detectives from Dorset Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) launched an investigation and three people were arrested during Saturday 17 December 2022.

Following detailed enquiries 28-year-old Alex Banda, of Poole, has been charged with murder and assault by beating. He is due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Monday 19 December 2022.

A 39-year-old Bournemouth man who was arrested in connection with the incident has been released without charge and will face no further police action.

A 34-year-old woman from Wareham who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on police bail.

Detective Inspector Neil Third, of Dorset Police, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family of the man who died and they are continuing to be updated by members of our investigation team. We will continue to do all we can to support them.

“This has been a fast-moving investigation and, following detailed enquiries we have consulted with the Crown Prosecution Service, which has authorised the charges against Alex Banda in this case.

“It is important to stress to the public that this matter is now the subject of active court proceedings and there should be no commentary or sharing of information online or on social media that could potentially prejudice proceedings.

“It is vital that the justice system is allowed to follow its course and it would therefore not be appropriate for Dorset Police to comment any further at this time.”

Three people have been arrested after a body was found at a house in Frances Road in Bournemouth on Saturday morning.

Police were called to the property to find a man in his 40 who was pronounced dead at the scene. It was reported the man had been the subject of an assault at the address at around 10pm the night before.

Detectives from Dorset Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) are conducting enquiries into the death.

A 39-year-old man from Bournemouth and a 28-year-old man from Poole have been arrested on suspicion of murder. A 34-year-old woman from Wareham has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Detective Inspector Neil Third, of MCIT, said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who sadly died, and they are being kept fully updated with the progress of our fast-moving investigation.

“We are continuing to carry out a number of enquiries and I would ask anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area of Frances Road during the evening of Friday 16 December or early hours of Saturday 17 December 2022, or who has any further information that might assist our investigation, to please contact us.

“Our enquiries to date indicate the victim and those arrested were known to each other.

“A cordon remains in place at the Frances Road address as we conduct our enquiries and there will be an increased police presence in the area. Officers can be approached by anyone with information or concerns.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220202679. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.