An aircraft was damaged at Teesside International Airport last weekend, causing £200,000 worth of damage to a retired aircraft.

The incident occurred on Sunday (June 26) at around 9.30pm on the airport site.

It is believed a group of around ten men are thought to have climbed onto the plane and caused around £200,000 worth of damage.

The men made off in several vehicles.

An investigation remains ongoing.

Officers from Darlington Police said that entering an airfield without permission is a criminal offence and action will be taken against those responsible.

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Officers are keen to speak to anyone who saw the men making off of or anyone who witnessed the incident.

Please contact PC Tiplady on 101 or email Ryan.tiplady@durham.police.uk quoting crime reference number CRI00409382.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please contact crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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