A BUS shelter and vehicle were left damaged in a night time vandalism attack in Weymouth.

The incident took place on Thursday, January 18 at around 11.40pm on Littlemoor Road outside the shopping centre.

A vehicle that was parked a short distance from the shopping centre was also damaged around the same time.

Officers believe two children are responsible for the damage and were described by a witness as being white and aged between 11 and 13.

One of the boys had short brown hair and was wearing a black tracksuit and dark footwear.

The second boy was wearing a black hooded top and dark-coloured trousers.

Police Constable Holly Spillman, of Weymouth police, said: "This incident caused considerable damage to the bus shelter and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or knows who the culprits are to please contact Dorset Police.

"We will not tolerate anti-social behaviour in our community and will deal with anyone engaging in such behaviour robustly."

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 55180009378.

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