AT least 15 cars were damaged in Darlington on Thursday night after a what police believe was a drunken rampage.

Police believe a drunk man, or a gang, walked along Vernon Gardens, Mayfair Road, and then North Road smashing windscreens and damaging the body work of parked cars.

Police only became aware of the extent of the problem yesterday morning when the car owners realised their vehicles had been vandalised as they left for work and started calling the police station.

A 22-year-old local man was arrested by police and was helping with inquiries.

Officers are examining the forensic evidence and are investigating whether the damaged was caused by one person or a gang.

Anyone who witnessed the vandalism, which happened from about 11.15pm to 11.45pm on Thursday evening, is asked to telephone Darlington police on 0845 606 0365.