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Criminal damage caused to Brownsword Hall in Poundbury – witness appeal

Officers investigating criminal damage in Dorchester are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

At approximately 3.55pm on Saturday 3 June 2023 damage was caused by two boys to the Brownsword Hall in Pummery Square, Poundbury.

The offenders are described as white male teenagers, aged between 14 and 16 years old and approximately five feet seven inches tall. One of the boys had black floppy hair and was wearing a grey hooded top and tracksuit bottoms, white and blue trainers and was carrying a small navy backpack.

The second boy was described as having short medium brown hair and was wearing a navy North Face tracksuit top, navy tracksuit bottoms with white down the sides and navy trainers.

Police Constable Josh Hurwood, of Dorchester police, said: “Our enquiries are continuing to identify those responsible for this mindless damage.

“I am keen to hear from anyone who recognises the two boys from the descriptions given.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230090012. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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