POLICE are seeking a group of people thought to have smashed a large front window at a restaurant near Appleby as they drove past yesterday evening.

No-one was hurt during the incident which took place at approximately 5.45pm at the Litle Chef at Ketland Moor, near Appleby.

Police said the offenders, who had not been customers of the restaurant, were thought to have thrown or fired an object at the window as they drove slowly out of the car park to join the A66 towards Brough in a silver Vauxhall Astra or Vectra.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has information is asked to contact PC Harrison at Appleby Police Station, on 0845 33 00 247.