THIEVES stole 22 faulty tumble dryers from a parked lorry while its driver slept.

The appliances were stolen from an articulated lorry in George Street, Brighouse when the thieves cut open its side curtain overnight between 7pm on Monday and 6.35am on Tuesday.

The Indesit appliances had been recalled by the manufacturer and are not fit to be used by consumers due to a danger they could catch fire.

Sergeant Darren Bedford, of Valley Neighbourhood Policing Team, said; "I would appeal to anyone who may have been in the area overnight on Monday, or in the early hours of Tuesday morning and may have seen or heard anything suspicious to come forward.

"I would also ask that anyone who has been invited to buy an Indesit tumble dryer, or who has seen them advertised for sale locally, or online to speak to the police. These items had been recalled due to fault publicised last month by the manufacturer which could potentially see the appliance be very dangerous in the home. Inquiries are ongoing."

Anyone with information about the incident should contact the Valley NPT via 101.