Lidl supermarket in Houghton-le-Spring has had to temporarily close its doors to customers after a car has reportedly crashed into the front of the store.

Images of the incident show large sections of the glass window completely smashed.

The incident was attended by the emergency services, including Northumbria Police.

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A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Just before 10.20am this morning (Friday), we received a report of a single-vehicle collision at a retail premises on Mautland Square in Houghton-Le-Spring.

“It was reported a car has collided with a supermarket window – causing damage. Emergency services attended, however have since left the scene. No-one is reported to have been injured in the incident.”

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