THIEVES have stolen several hanging baskets from outside homes in Fartown.

Dismayed mum Mrs Khalida Tariq discovered someone had stolen hers.

Then when she mentioned it to neighbours in the York Avenue area it turns out several more had been stolen.

Mrs Tariq, 43, said: "I've had the hanging basket for 15 years and we've never had any problems.

"I replant it every year and it is very heavy.

"It's such a shame someone has stolen it.

"The flowers were just reaching their peak.

"Now I'm worried about replacing it because the thieves might come back."

Anyone with information about who stole the baskets should phone the Huddersfield police helpdesk on 01484 436659 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.