A stolen lorry smashed through gates as thieves escaped from the Rotherwas Industrial Esate in Hereford.

Police are seeking witnesses after a Volva flatbed lorry worth £3,000 was taken from Mike Brookes Transport Ltd on the Thorn Business Park between midnight and 2am on Tuesday (June 19).

The HGV smashed through gates before being driven away.

Chris Ammonds, West Mercia Police spokesman said: "There would be substantial damage to front end of the lorry.

"We want to hear from anyone who might have seen that damaged vehicle being driven through Herefordshire that night or anywhere else since."

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference 39-S-190612.