Equipment was stolen and a fire engine damaged during a burglary at Bollington Fire Station.

Cheshire Police are investigating a burglary at the fire station on Albert Road, which is believed to have occurred between 9.45pm and 11pm on Wednesday, April 15.

During the incident suspects gained entry to the station and stole cutting equipment, damaging a fire engine in the process.

Officers are now appealing for anyone who witnessed what happened or has any other information to get in touch with them.

Detective Sergeant Laura Fox, of Macclesfield Proactive CID, said: "This is a serious offence, and we are urging anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area to please get in touch with us.

"We would also ask people to check video doorbell, CCTV or dashcam footage to see if they have captured anything relevant to our investigation.

"This offence targeted vital equipment used by our colleagues at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service when rescuing casualties trapped in vehicles that have been involved in collisions.

"Please also be wary if you see any large cutting equipment like this for sale which does not appear to be advertised via a legitimate source, as it may have been stolen."

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Steve Barnes, Assistant Chief Fire Officer at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "It is extremely disappointing to see Bollington Fire Station targeted in this manner. This has damaged both our premises and a vital community asset.

"The kit taken is essential equipment that is designed to save lives in the event of road traffic collisions, which should be in the service of the community at times of need.

"Fortunately we have been able to quickly repair the fire engine and return it to operational duty, helping to keep Cheshire safe from fire and other emergencies.

"We would ask anyone who may have information to come forward to help Cheshire Police investigate this incident."

You can report information to Cheshire Police by calling 101 or visiting cheshire.police.uk/tell-us quoting IML-2309622.