A carpenter's van containing more than £1,000 worth of tools was stolen from outside Rush Skatepark.

The van was taken from the car park of the centre in Brimscombe around 9pm on Friday.

According to reports on social media the victim was a self-employed carpenter who had travelled from Dorset for work.

The van was then stolen while he was rollerblading.

It is believed that someone has been arrested in connection with the theft.

Commenting on social media a member of staff said: "We are devastated that this has happened so please help us find it for him."

Anyone with information should contact the Nailsworth Chat & Information Facebook page.