An investigation has been launched after bricks were thrown through the windows of a house in broad daylight.

Police officers are appealing for witnesses after criminal damage was caused to a home near Blandford.

A spokesman for Dorset Police said they were called at 7.55am on Thursday, September 27 to reports that house bricks had been thrown at the windows of a property on A350 High Street at Spetisbury. Two windows were damaged in the incident.

Police Constable Glen Caddy, of North Dorset police, said: “This incident happened at a busy time of the day and I believe a number of people may have been in the area. I would urge anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious to please contact me.

“I am also keen to hear from any motorists who were travelling along High Street at the relevant time and may have captured the incident or offender on dashcam."

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 55180156528. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.