A local tradesman is warning others working in the area to be vigilant after his van was stolen from the Royal Crescent in Bath.

The incident happened last Friday morning at 7.50 a.m. whilst unloading and ended very shortly after the van was crashed into bollards at the dead end with Marlborough Buildings.

He said: “It happened so quickly – I wanted to let other tradespeople be aware, and to always lock your van.”

If anyone witnessed the incident, please contact the police on 101 with crime reference: 5218173304.