A VANDAL caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage to Kendal's Boots store after smashing a glass window and a door in the early hours of this morning (Saturday, July 4).

The criminal cut themselves during the incident at the Stricklandgate store and left a trail of blood leading away from the scene.

Police were called at around 7.30am today after a member of the public spotted the damage.

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The person responsible is still at large and anyone with any information is urged to contact Cumbria Police on 101 or, alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.