POLICE are hunting a vandal who sprayed graffiti on six properties in Christchurch.

They have released CCTV images in the hope of tracing the offender, who targeted both private and commercial properties in Castle Street and Bridge street in an early hours attack.

The offender struck between 3am and 5am on Sunday November 8 and officers have now appealed for information from the public.

Police Constable Alex Smith, of Christchurch’s Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “I am now able to release CCTV images of a man I would like to speak with in relation to this incident.

"I urge this man, or anyone who recognises him, to get in contact with me by calling 101.

"I would also like to speak to anyone who may have seen someone acting suspiciously in the area. All calls will be treated in strict confidence."

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting occurrence number 55150125260 or call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.