Police are appealing for information after a bank was raided in Gateshead.

Officers were called at 8.50am on Thursday (May 22) to Lloyds Bank, in Front Street, Whickham. It is believed the burglary happened in the early hours but it has not been established whether anything has been taken. Anyone with information should call police on 101 ext 69191 quoting reference 277-210-514 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.