Heartless burglars stole a safe containing hundreds of pounds from a funeral directors.

Burglars smashed a rear window before climbing into the premises of Seaford Funeral Services in Cradle Hill Road in the town between 6pm on Tuesday and 7.45am the following morning.

Sussex Police say an “untidy search” was carried out in the building and a wall safe containing about £430 was stolen.

Anybody with information is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk.