Masked yobs attack family home in Doncaster

Two men broke the windows at the front of the house and a car parked in the driveway on Toft Stead in the Armthorpe area of Doncaster on Monday night.

After they had carried out the damage, they got into a car before fleeing from the scene.

Police were called out and have started investigations into the incident.

A post on Facebook claiming to be the sister of a woman who lived in the house described shattered glass everywhere and called for people to come forward if they knew who was responsible.

She said that one man had used an axe, while another had used a bat.

Horrific photographs of the front door and windows showed the extensive damage to the premises.

A spokesman for South Yorkshire Police has urged witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

He said: “At about 6.15pm it was reported that two men, who were both wearing face coverings, damaged the windows of a property in Toft Stead before causing further damage to a parked car.

“Officers investigating the incident believe that the offenders drove away from the area in a silver Ford Mondeo after they were confronted by a neighbour.”

One of the men is described as being about 5ft 8ins, of medium build and wearing a red balaclava with a green Christmas tree pattern on.

n Police are calling for witnesses to come forward. If you saw the incident please call 101 quoting incident number 928. Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555111.