THOUSANDS of pounds worth of stock has been stolen during a burglary of an ice cream hut.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information to the incident in Norfolk Gardens, Littlehampton.

Investigator Sam Doyle said: “Significant force was used to enter via the front shutters, then equipment and stock worth several thousand pounds was taken.

“Some of the larger equipment items stolen would have required three or more people to move them.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who saw something suspicious in the area or anyone with relevant CCTV or information about the burglary.”

The incident happened between 6pm on February 13 and 8am on February 14.

Information can be reported to Sussex Police online or call 101, quoting serial 259 of 14/02.