CCTV images have been released of a suspect following an attempted burglary.

Officers investigating an attempted burglary at an address near Bridport are issuing CCTV images of the suspect in a bid to identify him.

Dorset Police received a report at 1.55am on Tuesday, March 22 that a man was making efforts to gain entry to a property off West Bay Road.

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Officers attended and carried out a search of the area, but the man was not located.

No access was gained to the address and nothing was stolen.

Police sergeant Matthew Love of Bridport Police, said: "I'm carrying out enquiries into this incident and have obtained CCTV images of the suspect.

"I appreciate they are not of the best quality, but I am hoping someone may recognise the man from his build and clothing.

"If anyone has any information to help me identify who was responsible for this incident, please contact Dorset Police."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220045135.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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