BRIDPORT Police have launched an investigation after a van was stolen from a village in Dorset.

Between 6 pm on Sunday, November 27 and 6 am on Monday, November 28 a Peugeot was stolen from the South Perrott area. 

The vehicle has since been found in Wiltshire.

Those with any information regarding the crime should contact the force via 101 and use the crime reference number 55220192923.

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

It follows calls for vigilance from Bridport Council's leader David Rickard after an aggravated burglary when three men entered a house in Bridport armed with a knife.

Following the incident, a witness appeal is ongoing following the incident at around 5.11 pm on Sunday, November 27 on Alexandra Road, Skilling.