POLICE are trying to track down the criminals behind a spate of offences near Hereford.

West Mercia Police said stones were thrown at four properties around Wellington, Moreton-on-Lugg and Portway, smashing windows.

Officers have appealed to the public for information, saying the stones were "launched" at the windows between 11pm and midnight on Sunday, December 5.

The offences happened in Nursery Drive in Moreton-on-Lugg and Moreton Road in Portway, as well as the road between Westhope and the A49 and The Row, both in Wellington.

PC Josh Kitchen said anyone with information about the damage should tell West Mercia Police by visiting its website and quoting incident reference 00010_I_06122021.

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website.