AUTHORITIES have condemned an attack on an ambulance in Bridport which they said has 'put lives at risk'.

People are being urged to come forward to help identify those responsible.

As reported, graffiti including the word 'Liar' was sprayed on the vehicle in what has been described as an 'appalling and mindless act of vandalism'.

Dorset Police are investigating criminal damage to the ambulance that was parked up in Corbin Way, Bradpole and was defaced sometime between 10pm on Saturday, February 26, and 7am on Sunday, February 27.

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Bridport Town Clerk Will Austin said: “This is an appalling and mindless act of vandalism, and we need to find out who did it – not so that we can criminalise them, but so that we can ensure they understand the implications of what they have done.

"This ambulance will doubtless have had to be taken out of commission while the graffiti was removed, meaning we have one fewer ambulance available locally for that time. Someone has put lives at risk and I’d urge anyone with information to contact Dorset Police."

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occccurrence number 55220032796.