Vandals threw bricks through the windows of two businesses in an Oxfordshire town, causing criminal damage.
The Artery Art Shop on Parson’s Street in Banbury were targeted overnight on August 2 to August 3.
The business said: “As if it isn’t hard enough running a small retail business at the moment.
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“Barry came in this to find our classroom windows smashed.
“To the mindless vandals: I hope your early morning escapades on the roof of a building site opposite was worth the hassle that we now have.
“These windows have stood firm for centuries, and now thanks to you we are having to try to continue our business around all this.
“Classes will go ahead as usual and we will work around whatever needs to be done.
“The show must go on.”
Thames Valley Police has been contacted for comment about the incident.
A Thames Valley Police spokesman said: “Two businesses reported yesterday morning that overnight August 2 into August 3, that bricks were thrown at their windows, causing criminal damage.
“Thames Valley Police is appealing to anyone with information or footage to contact the force as soon as possible.
“You can contact the force online - How to tell us about an existing case or report | Thames Valley Police - or by calling 101, quoting investigation reference number 43230344911.”
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