A NUMBER of vehicles were damaged after a spate of criminal damage in a west Cumbrian town.

Police in Whitehaven are investigating a series of minor damage incidents to vehicles and what officers are describing as "connected suspicious activity".

The damage happened in the Rottington Road area of Sandwith during the last few months.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 and ask to speak to PC 2406 Tom Huck or someone from the Copeland Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.