Sweet-toothed thieves have broken into a train station and smashed a vending machine, making off with several bars of chocolate.

As well as helping themselves to a selection of tasty treats, the trio stole a charity box from the on-site Costa Coffee shop.

The incident took place between midnight and 1am on Thursday, and officers from the British Transport Police say they are now investigating the matter.

A spokesperson for the BTP said: "Between midnight and 1am on Thursday there was a burglary at Lancaster.

"Three people accessed the station and smashed a vending machine, taking chocolate bars.

"A charity box was also stolen from Costa Coffee.

"Enquiries are ongoing."