POLICE have issued CCTV footage to identify four people after damage was caused to the County Hall building in Taunton by spraying red paint and breaking the windows.

The incident happened this morning (Monday, July 29) at around 3.30am An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “We are releasing CCTV footage after a building was sprayed with paint and windows were broken in Taunton.

“Officers are investigating after red paint was thrown on the walls of County Hall, in The Crescent, and windows smashed at around 3.30am this morning (Monday, July 29).

Neighbourhood Sgt Jon O’Connor said: “We are releasing footage of four individuals who we believe may be able to help our enquiries.

“They are all shown carrying backpacks, wearing trousers and long-sleeved tops. We believe they are also all wearing face coverings and hats.

“We appreciate the subjects of the CCTV are not clear and shot from a distance, but we are asking members of the public to watch the footage and to contact us if they recognise any of the clothing or backpacks, or the way in which the individuals are walking.

“We know there have been similar instances in the past and we are keeping an open mind about whether these incidents are linked.

“We have provided the local authority with crime prevention advice and will continue to work with them, as the building owners, on measures to prevent incidents such as this from happening again.

“If you recognise the individuals in the clip, or were in the area and saw or heard anything suspicious, please contact us.

“If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224197217, or complete our online appeals form.

“You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.

“No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.”