Police have received reports of poaching in rural Dorset.

There have been reports of suspected poaching in the Fifehead Magdalen area, according to Dorset Police Rural Crime Team.

It follows reports of a blue four-wheeled drive vehicle driving through fields and reports of lights and dogs being heard just after nightfall.

PC Sebastian Haggett, from the Dorset Rural Crime Team, said “We would ask for the public's help should you see suspected poaching in progress.

"A crime of this type is a 999 call.

"We would ask that you consider giving What3words location should you see poachers in the field”

“Should you have information about this vehicle please do not hesitate to contact us citing reference 55240123204.”