POLICE are investigating the theft of a trailer which is used to train firefighters at a North-East airport.

The trailer, valued at £8,000, was stolen from the fire station at Teesside International Airport, at 11.35am yesterday.

It contains equipment for the training of firefighters, including compressed gas bottles and dummies.

The trailer has a distinctive red livery.

Police are appealing for witnesses, or people with information, to come forward.

They are particularly keen to trace the owners of a beige-coloured car, possibly a Mazda, which was seen hanging around the area before the theft.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Darlington crime desk, on (01325) 467681.