BUSINESSES have been targeted in two overnight raids, with thieves stealing horse accessories and fuel.

In the first break-in offenders entered a stock room at a commercial premises in North Houghton between July 27 and 28,

The thieves stole a number of items including horse accessories.

In the second incident between July 29 and 30 commercial garages were broken into in Leckford.

Offenders forced entry into the garages, but police believe only two jerry cans of fuel were stolen.

A spokesman for Hampshire police said: “If you saw or heard anything unusual during these time periods or have information that could assist police in an investigation please call 101 quoting the relevant reference numbers.”

Anyone who has information about the Houghton incident should quote 44180285415 and 44180287315 for Leckford.