HEAVY duty machinery worth £2,500 has been stolen from a Wootton Bassett fencing firm.

Backfords Fencing lost gear which included a generator and two concrete breakers from a lorry at its site in Greenhill.

The theft happened at some time between Saturday afternoon and 7am on Monday. Chainsaws and drills, including a hammer drill and percussion drills, were also taken.

Anyone with information is urged to call PC Philip Staynings on 750207.