POLICE are appealing for witnesses after criminal damage was caused to two premises in Dalton town centre.

A would-be burglar is believed to have used a drill to attempt to gain entry to Ross Estate Agents and the property next door, Smeaton & Holmes Accountants, in Market Street in Dalton overnight on Thursday March 23.

Although damage was caused to the doors of the properties, entry was not gained.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.