A CHURCH in Bramdean was broken into.

Police say that offenders forced the front door to the Church in the Wood in Bramdean Common.

The mortise lock was removed from the door frame and thrown through the window of the church, but no entry was gained to the main church area and no property stolen.

The incident happened between 2pm on July 23 and 9.10am on July 24. Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 quoting the crime reference number 44160275943.