Vandals ripped wing mirrors from parked cars and damaged traffic bollards during a night of destruction.

Seven cars parked on Linden Avenue in Dorchester were damaged while four bollards were pulled from their bases on South Walks Road, Dorchester, between 7.30pm on Wednesday and 9am on Thursday.

PC Frank Poe said one of the cars was badly scratched by the vandals.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incidents and can be contacted on 01305 222222 or through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.