A large amount of machinery has been stolen from an engineering plant in Winscombe.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident, which occurred in Hill Road between Tuesday, May 5 at 6.15pm and Wednesday, May 6 at 6.15am.

The offenders gained entry through the main gates of the premises by cutting the lock.

A large amount of small plant equipment was stolen including concrete mixers, hedge trimmers, cable detectors and water tanks.

Several leaf blowers, saws, strimmers and an unknown amount of red diesel was also taken.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has been offered any of the items for sale is asked to contact Weston-super-Mare police on 0845 456 7000, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.