Thieves have stolen a 'vast amount' of metal from a business in Hitchin's industrial estate.

The theft took place earlier this week with Herts Police launching an appeal to find the burglars, who Nub News understands had targeted the business on the outskirts of Hitchin.

Officers said: "Between 1130pm on [Tuesday] November 15 and 1am on Wednesday, November 16, offenders have broken into a premises in Knowle Piece, Wilbury Way, Hitchin and stolen a vast amount of metal."

If you have any information please contact the Police on 101 quoting crime reference 41/93253/22