POLICE are appealing for witnesses after the theft of lead roofing from an Oakes property.

The theft was between February 8 and 14 at the Lindley Court Flats at Wellington Street.

The person or persons climbed on to the roof and removed large quantities of lead, causing a great deal of damage.

The flats are in the lower part of the former Oakes Junior School.

Det Con Russ Conlon, of Kirklees CID intelligence unit, said: "We are appealing for witnesses who may have seen something between these dates to come forward."

Anyone with information should ring Huddersfield Police helpdesk on 01484 436659.