DETECTIVES investigating a raid at a traditional coaching inn on the banks of the River Tees have issued CCTV images of three people.

North Yorkshire Police said thieves broke into the 30-bedroom George Hotel, in Piercebridge, between 11.20pm on September 7 and 8.50am the following day and stole two till drawers each containing about £150. Various bottles of alcohol were also taken and wiring was also damaged as they removed the till drawers.

Anyone who recognises those pictured, or anyone with information which could assist the investigation, should call police on 101, email alex.roche@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk, or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800-555-111.