A MIDWIFE on call had medical equipment including drugs stolen from her car.

A thief stole the goods which included an oxygen cylinder, baby deliver equipment, weighing scales and a stethoscope, worth a total of £750, from a grey Vauxhall Astra in Cog Lane, Burnley, between 11.45am and noon on Wednesday.

Police have slammed the thief for stealing potentially life saving equipment.

Anybody with information about the theft should contact police on 01282 425001.