Police are investigating after the windows of a former pub in Gateshead were smashed.
The windows at The Shakespeare on Fife Street in Deckham were broken at some point between 5.30pm on Tuesday evening and 8am on Wednesday morning. An offender is believed to have carried out the damage before leaving the scene.
At least five downstairs windows have now been boarded up at the property.
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Northumbria Police is investigating the criminal damage and has urged anybody with information to contact them.
A spokesperson for the force said: "Police are investigating a report of criminal damage at premises on Mount Pleasant, Deckham.
"It was reported that at some point between 5.30pm on Tuesday, September 27 and 8am on September 28, an offender has smashed the windows of the Shakespeare, before leaving the area.
"Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police using the Tell us Something page on our website, quoting crime reference 114568F/22."
Chronicle Live previously reported how plans to transform the pub into a community hub and housing were given the go-ahead despite an outcry from residents.
Handcrafted are behind proposals to give The Shakespeare Inn a new lease of life. The Durham based organisation helps people to develop skills, build confidence and "engage in positive activity".
A 152-signature petition and five letters of objection were lodged with the local authority. Gateshead Council also received 17 letters of support.
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