THIEVES have stolen gardening tools from a group of mental health service users.

The implements, including a rotavator, forks, and spades, were taken from an allotment shed in North Skelton.

They had been donated or bought from funds raised in an appeal last year.

All the thieves left behind were two deckchairs.

The group is now unable to work on the allotment, which was given rent-free by North Skelton Allotment Association.

If you can help by donating tools, call Caroline Jones on (01287) 677766.