THREE shops were targeted by thieves in the Lightcliffe area of Brighouse.

Sometime in the early hours of Wednesday morning the Medina Curry Shop, Central Fisheries and Greens Road Shop were targeted by thieves.

Police say attempts were made to gain entry to all three properties, but the thieves were only able to get into the takeaway.

Some food items and other items inside the shop were stolen.

Police have now visited others shops along Lightcliffe Road to warn them about the break-in.

Pc Liam Hay, Community Beat Officer for the area, is appealing for witnesses and anyone with information is asked to contact the officer at Brighouse Police Station on 101 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.