Investigation launched after windows are smashed on South Shields’ Ocean Road
Police are investigating following a spate of criminal damage on Ocean Road.
Northumbria Police have confirmed that an investigation is underway after windows were smashed on Ocean Road, in South Shields, during the early hours of Tuesday morning (January 20).
The first incident was reported to officers at around 2.20am and then a second at 2.30am - with the Star of India being one of the businesses impacted.
Photos and video footage from the scene show the extend of the damage, with glass scattered across the popular South Shields restaurant.
Officers have confirmed that they are treating the incident as linked and are appealing to members of the public for any information relating to the criminal damage.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “At 2.20am on Tuesday (January 20) we received a report of criminal damage at a premises on Ocean Road in South Shields.
“It was reported that concrete had been thrown at a window, causing it to smash.
“At 2.30am on the same day, we then received another report of criminal damage at a neighbouring premises also on Ocean Road.
“It was reported that a brick was thrown at a window, causing it to smash.
“Enquiries into both reports, which officers are treating as linked, are ongoing.
“Anyone with information should send Northumbria Police a DM on social media or use the live chat and report forms on the Force’s website.
“For those unable to contact police via those ways, call 101.
“Please quote crime reference numbers 007044L/26 or 007043N/26.”
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