POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a gang of youths caused £1,000 of damage to a property in Bishop Auckland.

A group of boys and girls, all in their early teens, were seen kicking a newly-fitted roller garage door at the rear of Richardson's dance studio, in Clayton Street.

The main culprit is described as male, around 13 years-old and wore all black, including a Nike top with a large swoosh logo on the back.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on (01388) 602232.