POLICE are investigating a number of incidents of criminal damage that have taken place on Winchester Road in Stroud near Petersfield and Langrish.

They between Tuesday, August 25, and Thursday, September 3.

A small number of vehicles have been damaged and in the most recent incident which happened overnight from Wednesday into Thursday the car showroom window at White Rose was damaged.

Officers believe that stones or similar objects such as ball bearings may have caused the damage after being shot from some sort of catapult.

If you have seen any suspicious activity in the area recently please contact Sergeant Philip Shore at Petersfield Police Station on 101 quoting 44150305411, or via the website: www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/do-it-online/online-forms/message-for-officer.html

You can also call the charity Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.

Minicom users should call 01962 875000.