POLICE in Dorchester investigating a tractor theft have released an image.

It is reported that overnight between Friday, January 30  and Saturday, January  31 a red Massey Ferguson tractor was stolen from a farm in Plush.

Sgt Natalie Skinner, of Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this theft and would appeal to anyone with information that might assist our investigation to please come forward.

“I am also issuing an image of the tractor and I would urge anyone who has seen it since the night it was stolen to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260015895.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling 0800 555 111.