Criminal damage at Longleat Estate
Offenders tried to break their way into the Wiltshire estate which was locked due to Covid-19 restrictions
At some stage between Friday 9th and Tuesday 12th January unknown offenders tried to access Shearwater, a 36 acre lake famous for coarse fishing.
Wiltshire Police say they caused "expensive damage" to the fence as well as flouting the law around Covid-19.
Anyone who saw anything suspcious in the area is urged to call the force on 101 quoting crime reference number 54210003377.
PCSO Candida Jackson says it's important people keep to the rules during the national lockdown.
"Please remember that some public areas, which are normally open, are currently closed to prevent people gathering for their own safety. If a gate is locked then people should not try and enter an area."
"Please be mindful during lockdown that action will be taken against anyone found to be blatantly flouting or breaking the law and fines issued where it is appropriate to do so."