The door at Scope, in Gillingham High Street, was one of those damaged. Picture: Google/FB

Windows and doors smashed at Gillingham shops in overnight incidents

Paul JonesMarch 22, 20240 Comment0

THREE shops in Gillingham had windows and doors smashed – but it appears nothing was stolen.

The incidents happened at stores in the High Street and Station Road overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday (March 19 and 20).

Dorset Police said the premises involved were the Weldmar and Scope charity shops in the High Street and The Original Factory Shop, in Station Road.

“On each occasion it was reported that windows were smashed and entry was gained but it is not believed anything was stolen,” a spokesperson added.

The Original Factory Shop in Gillingham also suffered damage. Picture: Google

* A 21-year-old man from Shaftesbury has been arrested on suspicion of burglary, they added.

He has been released on police bail as further enquiries are carried out.

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Paul Jones

I am the editor in chief of Blackmore Vale media, which includes the New Blackmore Vale, New Stour & Avon, Salisbury & Avon Gazette and the Purbeck Gazette, having been a reporter for some 20 years. In my spare time, I am a festival lover, with a particular focus on Glastonbury. I live in Somerset with my wife and two children.