MORE than 20 vehicles have been damaged in a spate of incidents in part of Hartlepool.

Between Monday and today, Wednesday, a series of incidents of criminal damage to cars have taken place, in the Foggy Furze area of the town.

Over 20 vehicles have so far been reported to have been scratched in the areas between Caledonian Road, Westbrook Road, Fernwood Avenue and Oxford Road.

Two teenagers aged 14 are being interviewed voluntarily in relation to the incidents. It is thought more reports may be received of further damage during the period. Officers are carrying out CCTV inquiries and speaking to local residents.

Anyone with information can contact Cleveland Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.