POLICE are investigating after an animal charity’s van was damaged.

Staff at the Blue Cross Centre in Topcliffe, near Thirsk, reported that one of its vans was damaged overnight between Saturday, December 27 and Sunday, December 28.

The driver’s window was smashed and the bonnet and the right wing were completely ripped off. The back bumper was also damaged.

Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and are urging any witnesses to come forward.

Anyone who can help officers with their enquiries is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 – select option 1 – and pass information to the Force Control Room.

If you prefer not to give your name, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number 12140223795 when passing information about this incident.