West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses after criminal damage was reported in a village near Hereford.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:

“We are investigating criminal damage to several fences in Portway, Herefordshire and are appealing to local residents for information.

“The fences were damaged between 2nd November 2021 and 16th November 2021 on date when several wire fences were cut. It appears that individuals have cut several fences to allow themselves access through several fields.

“If you have information about the damage please let us know using the online ‘Tell Us About’ form on our website www.westmercia.police.uk, quoting crime reference 22/102907/21.

“If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

“Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime.”