POLICE are appealing for information after lead was stolen from the roof of a building.

Between March 13 and March 18, a quantity of roof lead was stolen from flats under construction in Sloop Street Barrow.

Thousands of pounds worth of lead has been stolen, and construction on the development has been set back several weeks.

If anyone has information regarding the theft they are asked to contact the police on 101, quoting log number 65 March 21st.