AN INVESTIGATION is underway into a small group of youths believed to have gone on a vandalism spree - damaging shop and house windows.

The group were seen wearing dark clothing and hooded jackets and acting suspiciously in the Peaceheaven and Telscombe Cliffs area during the early hours of Tuesday morning.

They are believed to have been responsible for three incidents involving criminal damage - a window broken at a house in The Promenade, Peacehaven, a window cracked at the Co-Op store, South Coast Road, Peacehaven, and windows broken at The Tesco store in Kirby Drive, Telscombe Cliffs.

The offences occurred between midnight and 1.20am and in each case bricks were thrown but no attempt was made to enter any of the properties.

Police units were swiftly deployed and the area was searched for the group, but unfortunately they could not be traced.

District police commander, Chief inspector Emma Brice, has previously assured residents that police are alert to crimes that may affect the coastal community.

She said: "We are aware of anti-social behaviour issues in Peacehaven and each call will be responded to according to threat, harm and risk."

Anyone who saw anything suspicious or who has other information about any of the recent incidents is asked to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk, report details online or phone 101, quoting serial 51 of 25/07.

If a crime is being committed, or it appears may be about to be committed, please dial 999 and ask for police.