A VANDAL poured paint over a parked car, sprayed foam into the exhaust and slashed a tyre – with police searching for the culprit.

Officers are investigating the criminal damage on North Lodge Road in Penn Hill on Tuesday, November 19.

It was said that the incident took place at around 4am while the car was parked in a residents’ car park.

Dorset Police shared online: “Officers investigating criminal damage to a motor vehicle are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

“The incident occurred at 4.00 a.m. on Tuesday the 19th of November. 

“A vehicle parked in a resident's car park at this property had paint poured over the bodywork, foam sprayed into the exhaust and a tyre slashed.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at //www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting the relevant reference number.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.