THREE dead deer were discovered in the road near a burnt-out car which had been abandoned in the New Forest.

The blue Honda CRV was found in Blissford Abbotswell near Fordingbridge in the early hours of Monday morning, January 24.

Police say the vehicle may have been acting suspiciously in Fordingbridge and surrounding rural areas.

A spokesperson for Ringwood Police said: “If you have knowledge of anyone who drink/drug drives, drives illegally or uses vehicles to commit crime speak to Ringwood Police in confidence or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 so we can target.”

Anyone who has information or CCTV footage which may assist police in their investigations can call 101 quoting 44220029939.