A TEENAGER has been arrested following criminal damage to parked vehicles in Sherborne.

Police were called at around 11.15pm on Wednesday December 31 after receiving reports that a teenager was behaving aggressively and attempting to break into several cars in the Littlefield area of the town.

It was later confirmed that several vehicles had been damaged.

Officers arrested a 14-year-old boy from Sherborne on suspicion of criminal damage. He remains in police custody while investigations continue.

Detective Inspector Rhys Griffiths, of Dorset County CID, said the incident may have caused concern among residents and stressed that officers are keen to hear from anyone affected.

“We know this incident may have caused some concern with residents in the area and there are number of victims who have had their vehicles damaged,” he said.

“I am keen to hear from any witnesses or victims, who have not already spoken to police and would also urge anyone who has captured the incident on doorbell cameras or other footage to please contact us. Our officers can be approached by any members of the public who have queries or concerns.”

Police are particularly interested in hearing from residents who may have CCTV, doorbell or other footage from the area at the time, or from anyone whose vehicle was damaged but has not yet reported it.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250191338.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting their website.