Cigarettes worth £1000 have been stolen from a store in Chorley.

Police are appealing for information following the burglary at Harpers News and Booze, Harpers Lane, in the town, at around 12.15am this morning.

Witnesses described five male teenagers fleeing the scene with a black bag full of cigarettes.

Anyone with information should Chorley police on 01257 269021 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.