A MACHETE was discovered inside a stolen vehicle following a burglary in Tottington.

Officers on patrol in Booth Street disturbed the burglars pushing a broken down stolen Peugeot on Monday night.

The burglars promptly let go of the vehicle, leaving it to roll into a stolen Citroen parked nearby.

A machete was found inside one of the vehicles and was recovered by police along with both vehicles.

Forensic enquiries are ongoing.