POLICE were called to a shop in Somerford in the early hours, amid reports of an attempted burglary.

Officers attended the One Stop Shop, Hunt Road, Somerford, Christchurch, just after 2am.

A police spokesman said: "It is not believed anything was stolen and an investigation is underway."

Readers have reported forensic officers at the site this morning and the shop is currently closed to customers.

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