AXMINSTER has been hit by a spate of shed break-ins, according to a police report at the monthly council meeting. Neighbourhood beat manager PC Darren Herridge said there had been several break-ins in one night, this month, at Woodbury Park and Cooks Lane

AXMINSTER has been hit by a spate of shed break-ins, according to a police report at the monthly council meeting.

Neighbourhood beat manager PC Darren Herridge said there had been several break-ins in one night, this month, at Woodbury Park and Cooks Lane.

He said at the meeting last week: "Before it was Uplyme, and before that Charmouth.

"Sergeant Pete Trudgeon and I have changed shifts to try to catch those responsible.

"But we have to choose the right village at the right time.