AROUND 50 vehicles were vandalised during an overnight crime spree in Poole.

At 7.50am on Friday, police received a report that at least six vehicles had their tyres slashed in Sheringham Road, Branksome.

A number of vehicles in Recreation Road also had their tyres slashed.

Officers attended and a number of other vehicles in Sheringham Road were also found to be damaged.

Police received further reports of vehicles being damaged in Coy Pond Road and Havelock Road.

It is believed the vehicles were vandalised sometime between 9pm on Thursday and the time of the initial report on Friday morning.

Officers will be carrying out increased patrols in the area to offer reassurance and to take details of the vehicles involved.

Police Constable Lizzy Renshaw, of Poole police, said: “The offenders have clearly targeted a large number of vehicles and this has resulted in considerable inconvenience to local residents.

“We are carrying out a number of enquiries in the area to try and identify those responsible and I would appeal to anyone with any information that can assist our investigation to contact police.

“We would also like to hear from anyone whose vehicle has been damaged and has not yet reported it to us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55180039538.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.