Officers investigating an incident of criminal damage in Poole are issuing an image of a man they would like to identify.
At around 3pm on Sunday, 8 March 2026, the occupants of an address in Ringwood Road were disturbed by a man banging on the front door.
The man was in possession of a hammer and damage was caused to the door.
Police Constable Alice Beavon, of Poole police, said: “Thankfully, no entry was gained to the property.
“I am carrying out enquiries into this incident and would ask anyone with information to please come forward.
“I am issuing an image of a man I would like to identify and would ask anyone who recognises him to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260033164. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
