THIEVES are believed to have attacked a car parked in Heddon with a hammer to steal valuables from inside.

Police say a window of a Chevrolet Matiz, parked on Hexham Road, was smashed with a tool some time between 9pm and 11.30pm on Monday.

A mobile phone, computer hard drive and a brief case were among the items taken.

Anyone with information is asked to contact officers on 101 ext 69191.