POLICE are appealing for information after an orchard in Bere Ferrers was attacked with a chainsaw.

Last week, sometime between Monday, October 8 and Friday, October 12, a person or persons caused criminal damage to the small orchard.

Sgt Penny Channing said: ‘The orchard was almost completely decimated with a chainsaw. It is a despicable, cowardly crime to attack someone’s property meaninglessly.’

Anyone with information about this incident, or who saw anyone in the area acting suspiciously, contact police on 101.

Police have increased patrols in the area close to the orchard.