DIESEL worth nearly £1,400 has been stolen in a spate of thefts from commercial vehicles in a Kent town.

Incidents have occurred at compounds in several locations in the Ashford area, including Ellingham Industrial Estate, Cobbs Wood Industrial Estate, Leacon Road and Wooton Road.

An estimated £1,390 worth of fuel has been taken, as well as damage amounting to more than £500.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 01233 289180 or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.