Cocker spaniel stolen from his kennel near Dorchester reunited with his owner

A dog who was stolen from his kennel has now been reunited with his owner.

Wessex, a golden cocker spaniel, was taken from an address in the Hilfield area north of Dorchester at around 12.15am on 27 July.

He was found by members of the public running loose on the A35 between the Baker’s Arms roundabout and Bere Regis on the morning of 28 July.