A RESIDENT was woken up in the middle of the night by someone attempting to get into their home.

Sherborne Neighbourhood Policing Team was called to a report of an unknown person trying the door handle of a home in Bishops Caundle at 3.50am yesterday morning.

No entry was gained to the property and nothing was reported as stolen.

A spokesman for Sherborne Police said: "At 3.50am yesterday morning, a resident was awoken by suspicious sounds outside their home. Upon investigation the resident saw someone trying the handle of their front door.

"No entry was gained, and nothing has been reported as stolen.

"Please be vigilant and ensure that doors and windows are secured before retiring for the night or when you leave your home.

"If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Dorset Police via the Dorset Police website www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online// or email us at 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk quoting occurrence number 55210153835."

For advice on ways you can secure your home, visit www.dorset.police.uk/help-advice-crime-prevention/home-property/protect-your-home//