Bikes stolen from Wellington's Arthog Outreach Centre

Image caption, Telford and Wrekin Council's outreach centre was set up in 2008 to work with local schools

Twenty mountain bikes have been stolen from an outdoor education centre in Shropshire.

The bikes, valued at 拢8,000, were taken from a storage unit at the Arthog Outreach Centre, in Wellington, some time between Monday and Thursday.

Development manager Alastair James said the centre had been forced to cancel some schools' activities.

The site, based at Shortwood Primary School, was set up in 2008 and works with about 250 children each week.

The centre, which is run by Telford and Wrekin Council, provides outdoor activities for local schools.

It also supports young people in the area who take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

Telford police are investigating and are asking anyone with information to call 0300 333 3000.