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Pint of no return: Guinness barrels stolen in UK 'heist'

Screengrab from CCTV issued by Merseyside Police of one of the two men the would like to speak to following the "brazen heist" of more than 70,000 pints worth of Guinness
A screengrab from CCTV issued by Merseyside Police of one of the men they would like to speak to

Detectives in Britain are investigating the "brazen heist" of more than 70,000 pints worth of Guinness from a depot in England.

About 880 barrels of stout, estimated to be worth £115,000 (€133,000), were taken when two HGV trailers were stolen from a depot in Cheshire, England, on 31 August.

Today, police released footage of the two lorries which were involved in the theft arriving at the site, the first at about 7.45pm and the second shortly after 9pm.

In each of the clips, a person gets out from the driver's side of the vehicle and approaches a building at the entrance to the depot, where they appear to have a brief exchange before barriers to the site are lifted to allow the lorry access.

More than 70,000 pints worth of Guinness were stolen

Police believe the two people shown on the CCTV could have vital information about the incident.

Detective Sergeant Gary McClatchey said: "We will not settle for anything less than the full recovery of the near 900 stolen Guinness kegs and the locating of the offenders behind this brazen heist.

"As our investigation continues, we are now looking to identify the two men captured in the CCTV footage as we believe they hold vital information.

"As we have previously stated, these kegs are stolen goods that are looking to be sold on by criminals.

"So, we are continuing to urge anyone who is approached by any prospective Guinness sellers to remain cautious and, as always, report any suspicions to police."

The two trailers which were carrying the load were found by police last week.