POLICE are hunting for a balaclava-wearing group on motorbikes after three incidents in less than 45 minutes this morning.

Officers say that at 4.44am the trio entered the CLF Logistics depot on the Nursling Industrial Estate.

The men were then confronted by staff. 

As they were leaving, they damaged two parked cars.

Shortly afterwards, Hampshire Constabulary officers received a similar report for an incident at the Tesco Distribution Centre in the same industrial estate.

It was reported that three men on a motorbike, all wearing balaclavas, entered the site and attempted to steal a motorbike from the staff area before being chased away.

At 5.25am, an attempted robbery at the westbound Rownhams Services off the M27 was reported.

A woman said she was followed by three men on a motorbike as she drove into the service area via the service road.

They approached her when she had parked, and demanded her car keys. When she resisted, the men damaged her car and others before leaving the site.

Police say that are treating all three incidents as linked.

Inspector Chris Taylor said: “These are concerning incidents and we are determined to find those responsible.

“Officers are following several lines of enquiry. We will also be increasing our night patrols in these areas.

“As part of our investigation, we would like to hear from anyone who has information on what happened last night.

“In particular, we would like to hear from motorists with relevant dashcam footage, or anyone with any CCTV footage that may assist.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting reference number 44200359986, or online via our website.

Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.