A BEAUTIFUL area of woodland has been damaged after intruders illegally broke into it.

Between 4pm last Friday and 9am on Monday, Odiham Common, a site of special scientific interest, was entered after a large wooden post was pulled out of the ground.

Police believe two 4x4 vehicles entered the site, which sits north east of Odiham and south of Winchfield, and caused damage and rutting to the ride and path network.

There is also evidence that a quad bike was illegally ridden around the site.

If you have any information please call Hampshire Constabulary on 101 quoting 44160231306.