There have been a series of catapult attacks in Verwood in recent days.

It was reported that at around 3pm on Wednesday 30 August occupants of a silver Suzuki Vitara were seen to fire catapults at a number of other motorists as it drove through the town, including in the areas of Home Farm Road and Station Road.

It was further reported that the window of a barbers shop in the Ringwood Road area was damaged around the same time, after apparently being shot by a catapult.

Police constable Chandler Organ, of East Dorset police, said: “The individuals involved in these incidents have put the public at significant risk of harm with their actions.

“We are determined to identify those responsible so we can take robust action against them.

“We are conducting a number of enquiries and I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed these incidents or captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230137364. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.