Fontmell Magna road sign riddled with 'gun-shots'

Image source, Dorset Police

Image caption, The sign on a country lane was hit hundreds of times

A road sign has been found reportedly peppered with gun-shots near a village.

The damage, apparently from a firearm, was reported at 11:15 GMT on Monday on Mill Street near Fontmell Magna, Dorset Police said.

The force said it could not determine the type of weapon used, adding that only a couple of shots out of several hundred had fully penetrated the sign.

Police said patrols in the area would be increased and witnesses should report any suspicious activity.

Image source, Dorset Police

Image caption, Police said a couple of the shots fully penetrated the sign