Thieves steal poppy appeal boxes

The appeal boxes were stolen during a break-in

Burglars have stolen two poppy appeal collection boxes from a beauty salon in Leicestershire.

Police said the containers were stolen during a break-in at the Harlequin Health and Beauty shop in Burton Street, Melton Mowbray.

The burglary took place between closing time on Wednesday and when staff arrived for work on Thursday morning.

Pc James Berridge said: "This is a despicable crime which will affect a charity close to many people's hearts".

Leicestershire Police have asked for witnesses or anyone with information about the theft to contact them.