DRIVERS damaged posts to access a bridleway in their 4x4 vehicles.

The bridleway itself was also badly damaged by the vehicles.

A spokesman for Sherborne Police said: "Posts installed to prevent vehicles using a bridleway at Chetnole Road, Yetminster, have been damaged by persons using 4x4 vehicles.

"The surface of bridleway N31/12 has also been damaged to the extent that it may have to have public right of way access removed to allow the ground to recover.

"If you know who has caused this damage, or you have any information concerning this incident please contact Dorset Police via our website www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online quoting occurrence number 55200172097."