A 40ft trailer carrying £4,000 worth of scrap metal has been stolen.

The 26 bales of steel were taken - along with the pale blue tri-axle trailer worth £3,000 - from Midland Haulage Services, Crown Lane, in Hartlebury, between 6.30pm on Wednesday (june 20) and 7am today.

Police are now appealing for anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area or believes they know where the items have been taken.

Anyone with information should call police on 08457 444888, quoting 142S/210607. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.