Thames Valley Police are hunting vandals who smashed up the HSBC bank in Market Place, Wokingham, overnight Friday into Saturday.
Historic HSBC Windows Smashed in Brutal Raid
In a shocking attack, several large plate-glass windows were blasted to pieces. Even worse, priceless stained-glass windows—some believed to be centuries old—were smashed beyond repair, leaving the landmark bank battered and bruised.
Repair Bills Skyrocket to Hundreds of Thousands
The cost to fix the damage is expected to soar into the hundreds of thousands of pounds, reflecting the scale of destruction at this historic site.
Police on the Hunt for Witnesses and Footage
Thames Valley Police have launched an investigation treating this as criminal damage. Anyone who saw suspicious behaviour or heard anything untoward is urged to come forward immediately.
They’re also calling for CCTV, dashcam, doorbell, or mobile phone footage that could help catch the culprits. If you know anything, call 101 now.
