POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a blue van was damaged in the early hours of the morning in Bridport town centre. 

The criminal damage occured some time between 3.50am and 3.56am on Sunday, February 5.

The vehicle - a blue Volkswagen Transporter van - was parked outside a house in Victoria Grove when it was damaged on its passenger side.

Police said that the wing mirror was 'completely smashed off' the vehicle.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Dorset Police on 101 or by emailing 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk, quoting the reference number 55230020166. 

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Residents can also report crimes on the police's website at www.dorset.police.uk//do-it-online