Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information after a fail-to-stop crash in Melplash last night (Tuesday).

Dorset Police received a report at 8.51pm of a crash involving a silver Volkswagen Polo and another car, believed to be a light-coloured BMW, on the A3066 at Crooked Oak Hill. The Volkswagen was significantly damaged and the other vehicle failed to stop at the scene.

Police Constable Paul Miners, of West Dorset police, said: "We are continuing to investigate this incident and I would appeal to any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please come forward.

"I would also urge anyone who was driving in the area and has dashcam fitted to their vehicle to please check their footage for anything of relevance.

"Finally, I would ask anyone who is aware of a vehicle matching the description given that has sustained damage in unexplained circumstances in recent days to please get in touch."

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk, via email at [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55210149024.