POLICE are appealing for information after a Citroen car believed to have been stolen from Skipton was abandoned after crashing into a wall this morning.

Police were called at just before 7am today to reports of a car which had collided with a wall on the A629 near Cononley Lane Ends.

The car, a white Citroen C1, is believed to have been stolen from Skipton and abandoned at the scene of the collision.

Inquiries are ongoing to identify who stole the vehicle and anybody with information is urged to contact Skipton Police on 101, or anonymously on Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number 12150041003 when passing information about this incident.