Woman found in alleyway with 'life-changing' injuries

A woman in her sixties was found in an alleyway underneath a bridge with injuries believed to be potentially life-changing, police say.

Dorset Police said it was reported that the woman had been found with injuries shortly after 10:00 GMT on Thursday in an alleyway that runs between Sawmills Lane and Herringston Road in Dorchester.

The woman, who was taken to hospital for treatment, is described as wearing a white bucket hat, dark-coloured coat, dark-coloured trousers and white shoes.

The force is urging anyone with information to get in touch.

Police Constable Jacob Chutter said: "I would also urge anyone with home CCTV or doorbell cameras in the area of Sawmills Lane and Herringston Road to please review any footage from the morning of Thursday 29 October 2026 to see if they have captured anything of relevance.

"I would also make the same request of any motorists with dashcam who were driving in the vicinity, including in the Manor Road area."

The force said no arrests have been made and that it is unable to able to give any more information about the injuries.