A horse trailer has been stolen from a premises in the Corscombe area.

The theft occurred around 1am on Friday morning morning.

Elsewhere, sometime earlier this week, offenders  attempted to break into a secure, isolated barn in the area of Puncknowle and Swyre.

A spokesman for Bridport Police said: "They cut a chain and the doors were discovered slightly ajar, so it is unknown if they managed to get inside, or may have been disturbed.

"Please be vigilant, especially when in isolated areas and report any suspicious activity to us on 101, or online at www.dorset.police.uk/