TWO commercial premises within yards of each other were broken into on Thursday night.

A spokeswoman for Cumbria police said the break-ins occurred on the old Goodacre carpet site, at Castle Mills, Canal Head South, while a nearby vehicle also suffered damage.

Several items - all power tools - were stolen by the offender, or offenders.

The incidents occurred sometime overnight between September 18 and 19 (Thursday and Friday).

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cumbria Constabulary on 101.