POLICE are appealing for information and witnesses following an attempted burglary in Chadwell St Mary.

It was reported a vehicle had caused damage to the shop, Peafs on the Heath, in Heath Road, shortly before 3.10am on Sunday (14 January), before unsuccessful attempts were made to enter the premises.

The inside of the store.

The shop has been closed today but owner Vipul Patel says he hopes to reopen as soon as possible and thanked members of the local community for their messages of sympathy and support today.

A police statement says: "The vehicle left the area. Officers attended to conduct an immediate area search and enquiries at the scene.

"Our investigation into this incident is ongoing.

The damaged shop frontage.

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"Please quote reference number 42/7013/24.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Alternatively you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."