POLICE are appealing for help to identify a man captured on CCTV following a burglary and attempted break-in in the Fordingbridge area.

Officers say the image is unclear but hope members of the public may recognise the individual from his clothing or description.

They are keen to speak to him, along with two other men, in connection with the incidents.

The first incident happened at around 9pm on Sunday, March 1, when three men reportedly attempted to burgle a property on Mockbeggar Lane, Ringwood, but may have been disturbed by a CCTV camera.

Just hours later, at around 2.30am on Monday, March 2, a second incident was reported at an address on Ringwood Road, Fordingbridge, where three men are believed to have carried out a burglary.

Tools worth around £1,000 were stolen.

Police have released descriptions of three men they would like to trace.

The first, pictured, is described as white and wearing a balaclava-style face covering, light-coloured jacket and trousers, gloves, and carrying a torch.

The second is described as white, with stubble, wearing a dark hooded top with the hood up, sleeves rolled up, gloves and lighter-coloured trainers.

The third is described as white, wearing a face covering, black gloves with a reflective strip across the knuckles, and light-coloured clothing with dark writing across the chest beginning with “ZA”.

Officers believe the men could assist with their investigation and are urging anyone who recognises them to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or report online, quoting incident numbers 44260101309 or 44260101374.

People can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.