POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information about an incident of criminal damage that occurred in Ripon.

The damage was caused to a CCTV camera at around 9pm on Sunday February 21 in the Bondgate area.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "We have issued a CCTV still of a person wearing a mask who they want to speak to in connection with the incident. If you recognise them from their clothing, or were in the area at the time, please contact our officers."

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 1995 Sarah Hargreaves. You can also email sarah.hargreaves1995@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number: 12210064248.