A man has been arrested and a tractor seized after more than £10,000 worth of wood was stolen from a wildlife charity in Dorset.

More than £10,000 of wood was reported to have been stolen from a Dorset Wildlife Trust site in Bere Regis on Christmas Eve and on New Year's Day.

Following enquiries, a 53-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of theft and released under investigation.

Officers also seized a tractor as part of the investigation.

They served a notice that the wood that had been found is to remain in situ while enquiries to establish its ownership are conducted.

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Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Police Constable Tim Watford, of North and East Dorset police, said: “I am appealing for anyone who may have witnessed anything in relation to the incident or has information that could help with my investigation to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230000200.

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