A County Durham dad has thanked kind-hearted strangers who have donated to a fundraiser which was set up after his family was left homeless following a callous burglary over Christmas.
The family, who wish to stay anonymous and have two daughters, had been away visiting relatives over the festive period when their home in Blackmoor Close, Darlington, was targeted by burglars.
It is believed that at some point on Christmas Eve, suspects not only ransacked the house, but cruelly blocked the sinks and left the taps running, causing the house to flood and ceilings to collapse.
