Police are appealing for information following the theft of a Help for Heroes charity box in Morecambe.

Between 11.00am and 3.00pm on Wednesday 2nd October, somebody stole the charity box from the sand sculpture area near to the Clock Tower on Marine Road Central.

The box contained £130 which was destined for the UK military charity Help for Heroes.

PC Jonathan Smith said: “This theft occurred in the middle of day when the area would have been busy. If anybody saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or has any information which they think could help then please contact police.”

Anybody with any information can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or on-line at Crimestoppers-uk.org