FOUR people had a lucky escape after the boat they were sleeping on was untied from its moorings at Marina Quays in Great Yarmouth and floated to Haven Bridge, causing damage to the top of the boat.

FOUR people had a lucky escape after the boat they were sleeping on was untied from its moorings at Marina Quays in Great Yarmouth and floated to Haven Bridge, causing damage to the top of the boat.

It was one of a number of boats untied from moorings at the Caister Road site in the early hours on Monday which were recovered by the Coastguard. No other boats were damaged.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact PC Stephen Hughes at Yarmouth police station on 0845 456 4567 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.