THIEVES have stolen an asthmatic's car containing dangerous drugs.

Vials of 'Tervutaline', patches of 'Fantanyl', bottles of 'Orimor' and syringes and needles were inside a black Landrover Freelancer stolen in Hale Road, Widnes, on Tuesday lunchtime.

Police have described the drugs as 'extremely harmful' and are urging anyone who comes across them to hand them in to a pharmacy, doctor's surgery or police station.

The Landrover, which is still missing, was taken by thieves who entered the female asthmatic's house and stole her keys at around 1.45pm.

Contact Runcorn police special investigations unit on 01244-350 000 with information.