LEAD was stripped from the roofs of about 30 homes in a mini crime wave spanning several weeks.

Bungalows on the Athersley South estate had the lead flashing stolen from their chimney pots in the dead of night, a community safety meeting has been told.

Coun Sarah Tattersall, who represents the Athersley area, told the North / West Local Policing Team meeting on Monday how there had been a major issue since the last meeting with a spate of lead thefts over the course of about three weeks.

Berneslai Homes’ properties were the main target but some private homes were also affected.

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