DORSET Police are appealing for help from the public to identify the tags used to deface the Regent Centre in Christchurch.

Officers are investigating a report of "criminal damage" after CCTV cameras at the scene spotted two males in the alleyway next to the theatre in the early hours of Sunday September 20.

No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

A police spokesman said: “Officers are investigating a report of criminal damage to The Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch.

“CCTV has identified two males attending the alleyway next to the charity run theatre at 12.15am on Sunday September 20.

“Investigations are ongoing, but we are keen to know if anyone has any information regarding these 'tags'.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police either via telephone on 101 or visit the website www.dorset.police.uk quoting ref 55200143153.