A FRONT door was kicked and a window smashed at a Wimborne home in a “very distressing incident”.

Police are hunting those responsible after an incident at a property in East Borough at around midnight on Friday, May 17.

Dorset Police said the occupants of the address “heard their front door being kicked and a window at the property was smashed”.

Despite a search by officers following the incident, the offender was not found.

PC Jim Perks, of East Dorset police, said: “This was a very distressing incident for the victims and we are doing all we can to identify who was responsible.

“I am appealing to anyone who saw or heard suspicious activity in the area around the relevant time to please come forward.

“Also, I am keen to hear from anyone who may have captured anything of relevance on either CCTV or dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240073399. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.