County Durham cricket club overnight burglary sparks police investigation

An investigation is underway following an overnight burglary at Sedgefield Cricket Club.

County Durham cricket club overnight burglary sparks police investigation

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An investigation has been launched after a County Durham cricket club was burgled overnight after multiple intruders broke into its building.

Police were called just after 11.35pm on Saturday, August 15, following reports that people had forced their way into Sedgefield Cricket Club on Station Road.

Officers attended on an immediate response, but the suspects had fled before they arrived.

Nothing is believed to have been stolen during the break-in. However, damage was caused to the building.

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Police are now reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to potential witnesses as their investigation continues.

Anyone with information which could help officers is asked to contact police on 101, quoting crime reference number CRI00701197.

Information can also be submitted online through Durham Constabulary.