A NUMBER of vehicles were damaged in the Throop and Muscliff area in the early hours of Thursday morning.

A resident told the Daily Echo they believed that around 10 vehicles had been vandalised in Tytherley Green, Chesildene Drive and Shillingstone Drive.

PS Gemma Barber of the Throop and Muscliff Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “A group of youths were stopped and spoken to and further enquiries are taking place.”

Dorset Police treat such incidents extremely seriously and a police investigation is underway to trace the offenders. This may include calling on local residents near to where the incidents occurred and seeking their assistance with any information that may be connected.”

Anyone with information about the damage or any victims are asked to contact 101.