Thames Valley Police releases witness appeal after ball catapulted through property window in Leonardslee Crescent, Newbury

Police have released an appeal for witnesses following an incident of criminal damage in Newbury.

A catapult was used to shoot a ball through the window of a property, in Leonardslee Crescent, on Wednesday (May 1).

Police in Newbury, picture: Phil Cannings

Thames Valley Police is now looking for witnesses or anyone who has any dash-cam, CCTV or camera footage of the incident.

Investigating officer PC Jordan Savage, based at Newbury police station, said: “I am appealing to anybody who was in the area and believe they may have witnessed this incident to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.

“I would also like to like to appeal to anyone who has any dash-cam, CCTV or camera footage of the incident, to please check this and contact us if it has captured anything that could assist this investigation.

“You can make a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43240203084.

“If you don’t wish to speak directly to police, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .”