AIRCRAFT parts have been stolen from a North-East college.

Thieves broke into a yard at Newcastle College, in Maple Terrace, and took several disused items, including a tail fin, emergency door, nose cone and a chaff dispenser.

The incident happened between 10.30am and 2.15pm on Monday.

It is believed the thieves may have needed a vehicle to take the parts away.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Newcastle CID on 0191-2146555 extension 62555.