The Playhouse is currently undergoing refurbishment after staff and volunteers raised the funds themselves

Police are appealing for witnesses to shed light on a theft from a theatre.

Various stage lights have been stolen from The Playhouse on Market Street West which is currently under renovation.

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Staff came to test the lights and realised they were missing.

Police believe the lights were taken between 24 June and 8 July.

PC Emma Jackson said: “If anybody has any information about the theft of these specialist lights I would urge them to contact police.

“Work is currently being done on the roof of the theatre using money which theatre staff have raised themselves so this will have a huge impact them.

“Please come forward if you think you can help.”

Anybody with any information can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or on-line at Crimestoppers-uk.org.

No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.