Two cars were reportedly driving in an anti-social manner when one smashed into the gates of a local business, costing thousands of pounds worth of damage.

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Officers are appealing for information after an incident of criminal damage in Manningtree.

It was reported that a black BMW 3 Series and a red Mercedes with the lettering ‘MTP’ on it were driving anti-socially on Riverside Avenue West, Lawford around 5pm on Sunday, January 6.

The BMW was then seen to collide with gates belonging to a local business, causing damage totalling a four-figure sum.

Both cars drove off in the direction of Station Road.

Anyone with information should call Harwich Local Policing Team on 101, quoting reference 42/4508/19.