Criminals attempted to break into a Dalton business last week by using power tools to gain entry.

Police are investigating criminal damage made to accountancy firm, Smeaton & Holmes Ltd in Market Street, Dalton.

Overnight on March 23-24, two locks were drilled into, but the offenders did not gain access to the premises.

Anyone with information should contact Cumbria Police on 101, quoting log 88, March 24.