Thousands of pounds worth of machinery was discovered at a Chesham property following a police raid yesterday morning (July 21).

Police carried out search warrants at two properties in Blackwellhall Lane in Ley Hill and Rayleigh Avenue in Hayes at 9am as part of investigation in to a spate of plant equipment thefts across the Thames Valley.

No arrests were made however plant equipment worth more than £20,000 was discovered, which was confirmed to have been stolen from Reading.

Anyone who has information is asked to call Thames Valley Police on 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.