POLICE dogs were deployed in Purbeck this morning and three men have been arrested after a reported break-in at a farm building. 

Dorset Police received a report at 12.03am on Monday, October 3 of suspicious activity involving a vehicle at a farm in the Affpuddle area. 

It is reported that a break-in occurred at a farm building, which contained horse tack. 

The vehicle left the area and was subsequently located on the A35 near Morden Park Corner, where the occupants reportedly fled the scene. The vehicle has been seized. 

Officers carried out searches of the area, supported by a police dog, and a 19-year-old man and 30-year-old man – both from Verwood – and a 42-year-old man from the Alderholt area were arrested on suspicion of burglary. 

Police Constable George Nash, of Dorset Police, said: “We fully understand the impact reported burglaries in rural locations have on our communities and we are committed to identifying those believed to be involved. 

“Following detailed searches by officers, three people were arrested in connection with the incident and our investigation will now be continuing.” 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220160688.  

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.