POLICE are appealing for information about a spate of criminal damage in the Southbourne and Boscombe areas.

As reported by the Echo on Tuesday, paint was sprayed on cars, fences and walls some time between 4pm on Friday September 20 and 6am on Monday September 23.

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Two cars were damaged with graffiti in Southbourne Lane East and Wentworth Avenue.

Wooden fences and brick walls were also targeted with spray paint on Carbery Avenue, Wentworth Avenue, Ravine Road and Dingle Road.

Sgt Steven Federico, of Bournemouth police, said: “These mindless acts of criminal damage have caused the owners great inconvenience and expense.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have information about any of these incidents, or may have seen someone acting suspiciously in these areas to call police in confidence.

“I would like to encourage anyone who may have had property damaged in this way to report it to police, and urge the public to keep their eyes peeled for anyone acting suspiciously in their area.”

Bournemouth Council removed a lot of the paint from resident’s property.

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting incident number 22:137, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.