VANDALS caused thousands of pounds worth of damage after targeting vehicles belonging to a businessman.

At around 7am on Friday, May 11, the Thornaby man discovered that four of his vehicles had been damaged overnight.

Windows were shattered, a windscreen smashed and what appears to be a corrosive substance thrown over the vehicles, which include one silver Land Rover.

Thornaby Police are now appealing for witnesses to the act of vandalism, which happened in the Mansfield Road area of the town.

A spokesman said: “The damage will cost thousands to repair.

“If you have any information please contact us via email at SNPT3@cleveland.pnn.police.uk or if you wish to stay anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”