A MAN has been arrested after more than 30 bags of mail were found dumped in Appleton on Sunday.

The discovery was made by a walker at around 3.30pm at Walton Gardens.

A police spokesman said: “A member of the public found what he believes to be 30 small bags of mail dumped at the side of the road.

“They were wet so they had been there a while and they were still tied up.

“We made enquiries with Royal Mail and a man was arrested that day.”

The 27-year-old man from Warrington was arrested on suspicion of theft of Royal Mail bags and was released on police bail until January 18.

A spokesman for Royal Mail said: “Some items of mail have been recovered from the Appleton area and will be delivered with a letter of explanation.

“We apologise to customers whose mail is among the delayed items. We are investigating the incident in conjunction with the police.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0845 4580000 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 .