A SCOUT leader has appealed for help after thieves stole five dome tents.

The culprits broke into St Gabriel's scout hut, in Cornelian Way, Roe Lee, Blackburn, and smashed seven storeroom doors.

Leader Jim Grogan said: "If anyone is offered a two-man dome tent, or perhaps sees them for sale at a 'car boot', the police would like to know."

Anyone with information should contact Blackburn police on 01254 51212, or the anonymous Crimestoppers line on 01254 555111.