A MAN seriously injured himself after causing damage to windows, doors and vehicles in Poole.

Police were called to Alder Road shortly after 4pm on Sunday following reports of criminal damage.

It was reported that a man, aged in his 20s and from Poole, was damaging windows, doors and vehicles.

Residents reported seeing a 'shirtless man covered in blood'.

Officers attended and the man was arrested in connection with the incident.

He also had a serious injury to his leg and was taken to hospital for treatment.