A GROUP of youths stole an axe and a hammer from a building site in Great Sankey in order to build a den.

The theft was reported yesterday, Sunday, on the Miller Homes development off Sophia Drive.

Approximately seven youths took building materials from the site - including a hand axe, hammer, mallet and Swiss Army knife - in order to build a den in a nearby forest.

These items have now been seized by police, with investigations ongoing.

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Warrington Guardian:

The Miller Homes building site off Sophia Drive - picture by Google Maps