POLICE hunting two men who have targeted a Dorset family with anti-social behaviour for up to three years have released CCTV images in a bid to identify those responsible.

A family living at an address in Thornford Road in Yetminster has reported individuals banging loudly on their front door during the evening or at night.

The incidents have taken place intermittently over a period of two to three years.

The latest incident occurred at around 10.49pm on Friday July 8 when two men knocked on the door before running away and getting into a blue car, possibly a Honda Civic.

The offenders are described as being aged between 18 and 20 years old.

Police Community Support Officer Mark Jones, of Sherborne police, said: "This family have been targeted over a sustained period of time and the behaviour of these individuals is causing them great distress and upset.

"As part of our investigation we are now in a position to issue CCTV images of two men we suspect are responsible.

“I appreciate these images are not very clear but I would urge anyone who recognises the two men in the CCTV from their stance or clothing to please contact Dorset Police.

"Finally, I would like to remind those individuals committing these offences to think carefully about their actions and the impact it is having on others."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55160106341. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.