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Witness appeal after damage to city centre bank

News imageEddie Mitchell The outside of a bank building with large pillars either side of high windows. There is a red substance which looks like paint on the window and splashed on the walls.Eddie Mitchell
Sussex Police said the damage was caused on Saturday morning

Damage caused to the outside of a city centre bank has prompted a police appeal for witnesses.

HSBC in North Street, Brighton, was closed on Saturday, with the bank apologising to customers who wanted to visit the branch.

Images show the building covered in a red substance and cracked windows.

An HSBC UK spokesperson said: "Our aim is to get back open and running as quickly as possible."

News imageEddie Mitchell The outside of a bank building with a closed wooden door seen to one side and large pillars either side of high windows. There is a metal deposit box in one wall, and a red substance which looks like paint on the window, which is cracked, and splashed on the walls.Eddie Mitchell
HSBC confirmed the bank was closed on Saturday

Sussex Police said officers were investigating a report of criminal damage caused to the building.

A force spokesperson said the damage was believed to have been caused at about 03:50 GMT on Saturday.

They urged witnesses or anyone with relevant information to contact police.

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