A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving offences and a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug class A following an incident in Poole.

Both men, who are from Bournemouth, have been released under investigation.

The incident happened around 2.20pm on Tuesday 15 August before a silver Vauxhall Zafira was abandoned outside Tesco on Waterloo Road.

It was reported that the car had been driven dangerously from Blandford Road through Oakdale before two men were seen decamping from it.

Police Constable Tom Henley, of Poole police, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to the incident who have not spoken with police yet to please contact us.

“Also, I would like to hear from anyone who may have captured anything of relevant dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230128773. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.