Police are asking for help to identify men believed to have been poaching in Dorset.

Three to four men with dogs were seen in a field at the old airfield in Crossways on Sunday, August 4 and again at 1am this morning (Wednesday, August 7).

A distressed deer could reportedly be heard.

A spokesperson for Dorchester Police said: "There have been reports of poaching in the area of the old airfield in Crossways

"The first took place on Sunday, August 4 at around 2.30am and the second on Wednesday August 7 at around 1am.

"Lights were seen in the field and sounds of a distressed deer could be heard. There was around three to four males with dogs, that were seen walking on the footpath towards Crossways."

If anyone has any information to assist in identifying the males involved call Dorset police on 101 or contact them online via the Dorset Police website https://orlo.uk/OdYV5 quoting crime reference DOR-20240807-0016

If you should witness a poaching incident call 999, as this is a crime in action.