Police have released images of a van that was stolen from the New Forest.

Between 12.40am and 1.15am on March 5, a white Ford Transit Tipper was stolen from the Wheatsheaf Inn car park on Christchurch Road.

Since the incident was reported to police, officers have been carrying out enquiries and are now appealing to the public for more information.

A police spokesperson said: “Between 12.40am and 1.15am on Tuesday 5 March, a white Ford Transit Tipper was stolen from the Wheatsheaf Inn car park on Christchurch Road."

They added: “We also have images of the van, which has a distinctive reflective stripe down the side of the vehicle. Do you recognise the van? Have you seen it?

“Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting the reference number 44240095365.”