POLICE are appealing for witnesses after Hope Hall Church in Bewsey was raided by callous thieves.

A laptop and projector, along with ceremonial silver plates and goblets, were stolen during a burglary that happened at some point between Wednesday, January 21 and Sunday, January 25.

The offenders gained access to the building by smashing windows.

PC Stewart. of Warrington West NPU, said; "This crime has affected all the people who use this building and I would ask the community to be on the lookout for anyone who might be trying to sell items similar to those described and to let us know about it."

Call Warrington West NPU them on 101, quoting incident number 337 of January 25, with information.