A HOUSEHOLD waste centre was targeted in an attempted burglary.

The offenders broke into the front gate of the Casbrook Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), in Bunny Lane, near Romsey, and snapped off several locks in an attempt to break in to a container storing metal.

The would-be thieves damaged the container and some of the locks but failed to gain entry.

The attempt was made overnight between last Friday and Saturday.

Anyone who witnessed the attempted robbery or who has information should call Romsey Police on 101.