YOUTHS have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to a furniture shop in Barrow.

Barrow Police have launched an investigation after they broke in to the Sofa Group furniture shop in Market Street, causing damage to the building and stock inside.

The family-run business moved from its Market Street premises to the old PC World Store in Park Road in May.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 101.