A CAR had to be removed from Poole Park's main lake earlier today, after it apparently rolled into the water.

Borough of Poole (BOP) confirmed the car was spotted in the lake around 7am by a member of the parks team.

"The police were called and the vehicle was recovered before the park opened," said the BOP spokesman.

"It looks like it simply rolled in."

Meanwhile, a builder working across the road: "I was coming to work and just saw all the commotion. It was already in the lake - I guess it may be time for the owner to get a new car."

Dorset Police said recovery of the vehicle had been arranged and that they were working to locate its owner.