THREE men arrested in connection with a reported burglary in Purbeck will face no further police action.

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 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.

A 19-year-old man and a 30-year-old man, both from Verwood, along with a 42-year-old man from the Alderholt area were arrested on suspicion of burglary following searches of the area. 

Giving an update, a Dorset Police spokesperson said: “Following further enquiries by officers, all three men have now been released without charge and will face no further police action.

“Enquiries into the matter remain ongoing.”

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