Six explosions in a telephone kiosk and postboxes across Chichester spark police appeal

Police are appealing for information following explosions at five post boxes and a telephone kiosk on Boxing Day, police have said.

Telephone box explosion is 'devastating' for village community

Police said they were damaged by suspected explosive devices targeting Bosham, Lavant, Charlton, East Dean and Oving between 10pm and 12 midnight.

Detective Inspector Alan Pack said: “We believe something has been placed at the locations that has caused a small explosion resulting in the damage. It’s important to stress that we believe these criminal acts were intended to cause damage and nobody has been hurt, but there is significant potential to cause injury and we have dedicated officers to the investigation as a matter of urgency.

"Our crime scene investigators will be at the locations carrying out thorough examinations and officers will be carrying out house to house enquiries in the area. We are very keen to speak to anyone who saw any suspicious vehicles or people near to post boxes or telephone kiosks, and also owners of dash cams who may have footage that cover the locations during the relevant times.

"If anyone has information that might assist this investigation please report online or call 101 quoting Operation Dolly. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

"If you see anything suspicious at other post boxes, as a precaution, stay at least 50 metres away from the location and call us on 999."

The locations currently identified are as follows: