THOUSANDS of pounds worth of fireworks have been stolen following a burglary at a cricket club.

The incident happened at Saltburn Cricket, Bowls and Tennis Club on Marske Mill Lane in Saltburn overnight from Tuesday into Wednesday this week.

A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said: "Large quantities of fireworks were stolen from the premises which are worth thousands of pounds. The brands of the fireworks are Celtic, Klasek, Absolute and Brothers Pyrotechnics."

  • Anyone who has been offered the fireworks for sale or anyone with information regarding the burglary is asked to contact PC Nick Wood at Cleveland Police on 101 quoting event number 191641. Crimestoppers anonymously can be contacted on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org