VANDALS broke into a locked field and are believed to have been hare coursing - the pursuit of hares with greyhounds.

Police received reports of an attempted break-in at a farm yard in Vyne Road, Sherborne St John.

The incident took place between 10am on November 13 and 9am on November 14, but the vandals were unable to gain access to the yard.

The suspects proceeded to break the locks to a nearby field where it is believed they may have been hare coursing.

If you have any information regarding this incident contact Basingstoke CID on 101 quoting 44160429310.