Fireworks were stolen from a community bonfire in Brampton as more than 1,500 people gathered to enjoy the event.

Thieves stole a box of fireworks and a rocket, which were due to be lit as part of the impressive display on Monday.

The annual event, which has been a hit with families for the past 36 years, is organised by Brampton Primary School.

It cost £1,900 to put on.

Headteacher Richard Clark said the event was a success and that they received positive feedback.

While he does not want to dwell on the theft, he said: "It's just really disappointing on a community event that people think they can do that.

"It didn't shorten the show by too much but it's a real disappointment to us as a school.

"It takes a lot of time and effort to put this on.

"But I'm trying not to dwell on it too much."

It's thought the suspects involved made their way onto the school field from the Moat.

While organisers and firemen were in the area the fireworks were taken from, they weren't initially spotted because it was dark.

Next year Mr Clark said security would be increased, as would lighting in the area where the fireworks are launched to ensure it does not happen again.

This year's bonfire was based around a cricket theme, celebrating the England women's world cup win both the men's and women's Ashes soon to be played.

The organisation of the event involves more than 50 people including school staff, the PTA, Brampton parish council, local businesses, Asda, Tesco, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, St John's Ambulance and Cumbria Police.

The bonfire was designed by Alan Smith, a teaching assistant at the school, with C&C Barnett Garage, Townfoot Industrial Estate, supplying the wood.

Phil Hetherington worked on the sound.