Police issue appeal following report of criminal damage in Hexham

Officers probing alleged criminal damage in Hexham have released an image of a man they would like to trace in connection with the incident.

Northumbria Police was alerted at about noon on Wednesday, October 9, to reports a man had approached a parked vehicle in the Battle Hill area of Hexham.

It was claimed he then caused damage to one side of the vehicle, before leaving the area on foot.

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Today the force has issued an image of a man who is understood to have been in the area at the time and could assist with the investigation.

It is also believed a second man was in the area at the time.

He is described as being in his 60’s with short grey hair, wearing a grey jacket and beige trousers.

The men, or anyone who knows them, should send a direct message to Northumbria Police on social media, use the live chat function on the Force’s website or complete a crime update form.

Anyone unable to contact the force in these ways can also call 101.

Please quote crime number: 119607T/24