Several outbuildings broken into in Northleigh

SEVERAL outbuildings have been broken into and garden equipment stolen in Northleigh. Items stolen included chainsaws, strimmers, disc cutters and an outboard motor. PC Steve Speariett believes the crimes may all be connected. He said: We have increase

SEVERAL outbuildings have been broken into and garden equipment stolen in Northleigh.

Items stolen included chainsaws, strimmers, disc cutters and an outboard motor.

PC Steve Speariett believes the crimes may all be connected. He said: "We have increased patrols in the area and a number of properties have been issued with 'Farm Alarms'.