CCTV images have been released of two men who stole beer and spirits from off-licences in Malvern.

Police are trying to find the men who took the items from two shops in the town.

A police spokesman said: "On each occasion, they walked in, removed packs of beer and spirits and brazenly walked straight out - making no attempts to hide their behaviour and even challenging one proprietor to stop them by fighting outside.

"We believe the men are from the Telford area and visit Malvern at weekends. They appear to feel that as they are not locally they are immune from the law because no-one will recognise them. Issuing their images will, we hope, change that situation."

The three February incidents included one in Threshers on Worcester Road at 10.15pm on Saturday, February 10: Heineken lager valued at £24; (730S/100207); Elgar Stores, Elgar Avenue at 4.15pm on Sunday, February 11 with one litre of Famous Grouse whiskey, valued at £18, and £5 worth of Strongbow cider taken (455S/110207); and Sunday, February 25 at the Elgar Stores shortly before 6pm when two boxes of Stella Artois lager, valued at £13 were taken (538S/250207).

Anyone who recognises the men, or has any other useful information, is urged to call police on 08457 444 888, quoting the appropriate reference number.

Information can also be given anonymously to crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.