THIEVES targeted 12 lorries in a spate of fuel thefts in the Dorchester area.

Diesel was stolen from six lorries and a fuel tank in a yard in Wanchard Lane, Charminster.

Another six lorries at Bardon Aggregates, Warmwell Quarry were also siphoned.

Both incidents occurred over the weekend, police are appealing for witnesses.

If you have any information call Dorset Police on 101.

See tomorrow’s Echo for full story.