A County Durham dad has described his 'shock' and 'grief' after burglars stole from his home and left his family homeless during Christmas week.
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 entire house, but cruelly blocked the sinks and left the taps running, causing the house to flood and ceilings to collapse.
