North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses after a minibus was extensively damaged in Ripon.

The incident happened between 8.15am on Friday 12 and 9.45am on Sunday 14 September, at Lister House on Judson Close.

Officers said an unknown offender or offenders caused significant damage to the vehicle, smashing several windows and targeting the fuel system by forcing soil into the fuel tank.

The minibus, which belongs to Lister House, suffered extensive damage as a result of the incident.

The police are appealing for information and witnesses after a minibus belonging to Lister House in Ripon was extensively damaged in a criminal damage incident

placeholder image — The police are appealing for information and witnesses after a minibus belonging to Lister House in Ripon was extensively damaged in a criminal damage incident

Officers have so far been unable to identify any CCTV footage capturing what happened and are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or who has CCTV, doorbell camera or dash cam footage that could assist with their enquiries.

If you can help, you should call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

Alternatively if you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

You should quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12260180390 when providing any details regarding the incident.