Search for vile raiders who terrified hospice patients

THE hunt is on for Britain's most despicable thieves who raided a hospice. Terrified staff had to guard dying patients' beds fearing the behaviour-weary crooks would stalk bedrooms. They were finally scared off after causing thousands of damage as they smashed into a counselling pod and spiritual space used by grieving relatives.

- By Paul Jeeves Crime Editor

Four members of nursing staff - three women and a man - were on duty caring for 12 terminally ill patients when they spotted the intruders in the grounds.