POLICE in Taunton are asking people to be wary of coal or timber sold by casual traders after a burglary.

A supplier in the Bathpool area had about £2,500 worth of stock stolen, including several pallets of a brand of coal (Northover Fuels) which is only thought to be sold by one other trader locally.

Anybody with information about the burglary, which happened on January 3, should call Taunton police on 101 quoting reference 2111/15, or Crimestoppers on 0800-555111.