THIEVES stole a £3,000 haul from the headquarters of Thurrock Labour party.

The crooks broke into the office of the Thurrock Labour Party at Commonwealth House in Montreal Road, Tilbury after forcing open the lock on a back door causing £300 damage.

Once inside they stole a PA system and computer equipment.

Anyone with information about the break-in, which happened at around 1.05am on Thursday October 9, is asked to contact police at Grays on 0300 333 4444 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 1111.