BURGLARS broke into Bewdley Tennis Club and stole a number of large gardening tools.

Raiders struck at the Stourport Road club between 5pm on August 7 and 12.30pm on August 9.

It is believed the offenders broke in through a back door before making off with an orange Stihl strimmer and long pole hedge cutter, and Cobra leaf blower.

Anyone with any information is urged to call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting the crime reference number 0291S 090818.

Alternatively, people can email bewdleyandrural.snt@westmercia.pnn.police.uk or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.