Police in Newbury have released a statement following reports that a large inflatable gingerbread man has been damaged. 

The crime took place on Charlton Place, Newbury, between the times of 4.30 pm and 4.40 pm yesterday afternoon Sunday, December 1. 

A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said "Between 1/12 4.30pm and 4.40pm 1/12, offender(s) caused damage to the Christmas decorations (inflatable gingerbread man) outside a property.

"If you have any information, please contact the Police Enquiry Centre on 101."