A MAN was reportedly struck with a hammer after stepping in to stop criminal damage to a Deeside property.

North Wales Police's North Flintshire team said the incident occurred shortly before 3.30pm on Friday (February 25) on Clwyd Street in Shotton. 

It involved two men using a hammer and a brick to smash three of the property's windows.

An unknown male passer-by intervened during this incident and was reportedly struck with the hammer by one of the suspects, police said.

 

One suspect was seen wearing a black jacket, while the other wore a black and grey jacket.

A North Flintshire police spokesperson said: "We are keen to speak with anyone who was in this area on Friday afternoon and who may have seen these males.

"Reports can be made via our online service: https://orlo.uk/wO72M or by calling 101 and quoting reference number 22000137696."