A motocross-mad family near Evercreech have been left devastated after thieves broke into their garage and stole seven bikes worth around £20,000.

The overnight raid happened on Sunday, 9 November, between 3am and 4.30am. The stolen bikes belonged to the children of Chelsea, 33, and Leighton, 30, who both use them for sport and as a key support outlet.

Kerry Dell, who launched a fundraiser to help, said: "I would never normally resort to doing a fundraiser but considering they work themselves to the ground to provide for their children and now everything has been took, it's the least I could do."

She added the theft came just weeks before Christmas and hit especially hard because the children have additional needs. "Their bikes and getting out riding is a massive safety net for them."

Leighton works for the family business, Alvian Ltd, and also helps run a children's motocross practice track to give young riders a safe and fun place to develop their skills.

The fundraiser has already topped £580, with a £2,000 goal to replace some of what was lost.

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