A toy shop is currently closed after an alleged ramraid overnight.

Smyths Toys in Portrack Lane, Stockton, is closed following the incident.

Details of what happened are not yet available but police have confirmed they were called just before 6.20am to reports of a commercial burglary.

The front of the store at Portrack Retail Park was damaged in the incident.

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Repair work appears to be ongoing at the popular toy shop.

The Northern Echo: Picture: NICK GULLONPicture: NICK GULLON

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: “Police were contacted just before 6.20am today (Monday) with a report that a commercial burglary had taken place overnight at Smyths Toys at Portrack. 

“Initial details have been logged and we are awaiting further information from the reporting person.”

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