POLICE are seeking the public's help as they probe a significant act of vandalism that occurred at the Shooting Butts Hide at RSPB Rainham Marshes in Purfleet.

It happened overnight on Tuesday, 22 April when extensive extensive damage was called.

The site manager at Shooting Butts hide said: "We are in contact with the police and urge anyone with any information to come forward to Essex Police. Shooting Butts Hide will be closed to the public until further notice as we carry out the extensive work that will need to be done to repair the damage."

Anyone with information should quote crime reference number 42/54578/25 when contacting police.

Police say: "You can let us know by submitting a report on our website where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.