PEOPLE equipped with hammers have attempted a break-in in North Yorkshire.

The county's police say an attempted commercial burglary happened in Whitby at premises on the Larpool Lane Industrial Estate at roughly 9.05pm on Wednesday (September 25).

A police spokesman said: "Two people equipped with hammers in a white Vauxhall Astra van were involved.

"We’re particularly appealing for information about the people in question and sightings of the white Vauxhall Astra – the registration number ended in WCR.

"We also want to hear from anyone with CCTV footage who has not already spoken to us.

"Please email scott.sunderland2@northyorkhsire.police.uk if you have any information that could help our investigation.

"Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Scott Sunderland, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website."

Please quote reference 12240175419 when passing on information.