Post boxes blasted by fireworks

A dozen post boxes in two areas of Wiltshire have been damaged or destroyed by explosions.

In all the incidents, in the Trowbridge and Melksham areas, witnesses told police they had heard a loud bang and then found the contents on fire.

A Wiltshire Police spokeswoman said it was believed fireworks were used.

"All of the boxes were destroyed or had their fronts blown off. This destruction is criminal damage and has inconvenienced many people," she said.