Cash, a bottle of booze and a pipe were taken during a break-in at a Dorset rugby club.

Police are appealing for information after three people entered the clubhouse and changing rooms of Puddletown RFC, in Piddlehinton.

The incident happened some time between 2.25am and 3am on Monday, 26 September.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said other damage was also caused at the clubhouse and changing rooms.

“A quantity of cash was stolen, as well as a bottle of alcohol,” they said. “Damage was caused to the buildings and a pipe was removed, which caused flooding.”

PC Mia-Isabella Bowditch added: “This burglary has had a significant impact on a local business and we are doing all we can to identify those responsible.

“I am appealing to anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity around the relevant time to please come forward. “I would also like to speak to anyone who may have any CCTV footage to help our enquiries.”

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Dorset Police via the website at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55220157224.