Morpeth restaurant's appeal after its door was vandalised

Sambuca put out a post on its Morpeth Facebook page following the incident. Despite the damage to the door, it is still open for business.

The post included the following: “Last night around midnight (28 April 2025), an incident occurred and our door was vandalised involving a person wearing a pink balaclava and a white T-shirt that we have seen after managing to get CCTV footage from a nearby camera.

“If anyone recognises this person or has any information, please come forward.

“What happened is unacceptable in our community, and we need to stand together to prevent it from happening again.”

The restaurant also issued a statement to the Gazette, which said: “Our Sambuca Morpeth team were deeply saddened by the damage done to our building.

“We are extremely shocked that this has happened in Morpeth, the lovely town that it is. We hope this raises awareness to any other local business during this time.”

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 9.30am on Tuesday, April 29, we received a report of criminal damage at a premises on New Market Square in Morpeth.

“It is understood an offender smashed the glass window of the premises’ front door before leaving the area.

“Anyone with information is encouraged to send us a direct message on social media or use live chat and report forms on our website.

“Those unable to make contact in these ways can call 101. Please quote reference number: 047438N/25.”