Two women have been arrested after an overnight burglary at a Darlington B&M.
Police were called to the discount chain’s Northgate branch shortly before 1am on Thursday (October 8).
The storefront was taped off by officers, with pictures taken this morning showing the double doors of the shop smashed and scattered glass on the ground.
Durham Police has confirmed that two women, aged 32 and 41, were arrested following the incident and were taken into custody shortly after officers were called.
They remain in custody at this time.
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Smashed Darlington B&M store taped off by police after incident overnight
A police van remains parked directly outside the entrance to the shop, with the cordon stretching from the vehicle and around the damaged entrance.
The store remained closed to shoppers as of 10.30am, although several staff could be seen working inside.
The force has asked anyone with information to get in touch on 101, quoting incident reference 11 of October 8.