Police are appealing for witnesses and information about an incident leading to a resident's house window being smashed.

On Monday, July 27, after 1.30 am, a resident reported to the police that a group of youths threw a sign into the window of their house on Hallstile Bank, Hexham, before walking away.

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A force spokesperson said: “Shortly after 1.30am on July 27, Police received a report of criminal damage on Hallstile Bank, Hexham.

“It was reported a group of offenders were walking down the street when they have thrown a sign through the front window of one of the properties, before leaving the area.

“No one was injured and enquiries into the criminal damage are ongoing.

““Anyone with information is asked to contact police by using the Tell us Something page on our website quoting log NP-20220727-0061.”