TWO TEENAGERS have received a caution for criminal damage and shoplifting incidents at various shops across New Milton.

A 16-year-old boy from Lymington has received a caution for incidents of criminal damage and shoplifting at Domino's Pizza, M&S and Morrisons Daily, which are all located in Station Road, New Milton, as well as possession of a controlled class B drug and going equipped for theft.

A 14-year-old boy from New Milton received also a youth conditional caution for incidents of shoplifting and criminal damage at Domino's Pizza in Station Road.

All incidents took place between September 14 and 26.

Acting police sergeant Sam Chapman of New Milton Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "My team and I will not tolerate offending such as this in our town.

"We have worked extremely hard to identify those responsible for these offences and will continue to do so going forward.

"If you work in a shop and experience or witness any shoplifting, criminal damage, or any other criminal activity, please report this to us at the earliest opportunity.

"We can look to take action and deal with those causing harm in, and to our communities, but only if we are aware of what is happening."