Warning on faulty heaters

Faulty patio heaters which could explode were among £7,000 worth of stock stolen during a burglary near Kidderminster.

Police have warned people attending car boot sales or buying goods on the Internet to beware of cheap heaters.

The 24 silver Landmann electric patio heaters, worth a total of £924, were stolen from a warehouse in Cursley Lane, Shenstone. Also taken were 56 Landmann gas patio heaters, worth £2,596 in total and children's garden chair sets, worth £3,500.

The goods were stolen between 5pm on May 6 and 11.30pm on May 7.

PC Lee Hanson said: "The silver patio heaters were faulty and were not going to be sold. There is concern that they could explode or may not work."

Call Kidderminster Police Station on 0300 333 3000.