AN ELECTRIC car charging point has been damaged by vandals in west Cumbria.

Cumbria Police has launched an investigation into the damage, which took place at about 6pm on June 19.

The charging point outside the Allerdale Council offices in Workington was the target.

Officers believe there were two boys and a man involved, with the two boys said to be wearing dark shorts.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cumbria Police on 101, quoting log number 42 of June 25.