THIEVES raided a wine warehouse on Stuart Road, which houses stock for a specialist wine boutique in Stockton Health, stealing more than £6,000 worth of expensive alcohol.

Laurent Perrier Rose in gift boxes and spirits were stolen from the warehouse for Corks Out on the Manor Park Industrial Estate in Runcorn on Sunday, December 22, at 3.30pm.

Youths in their early 20s travelling in a white transit van were spotted on CCTV and police are urging anyone with information to call Cheshire Police on 101.

Corks Out owner Ruth Yates said: “If anyone is offered any of champagne at a cheap price, that hasn't been purchased at Corks Out, please contact Cheshire Police.”

The lot number of the stolen champagne is 23pz109390.