Thieves steal about 800 barrels of Guinness from a depot in Runcorn, Cheshire, in a late-night incident, with police appealing for witnesses. Reports say two HGVs or lorries enter an industrial estate and attach to waiting trailers filled with the stout before driving away.
Outlets put the amount taken at roughly 70,000 pints (or about 800 barrels) and cite estimated values that vary by source. The Independent and multiple UK tabloids estimate around £115,000 worth, while another report describes a higher figure in pounds. One Irish outlet reports the value as approximately €230,000. The incident is dated to Monday, and police say they are working to recover the alcohol and identify those responsible.
While coverage largely matches on the scale and method—two vehicles, trailers, and a large quantity of Guinness—wording differs on how quickly it was taken and on reported valuations. The central points across reports are the size of the haul and the police request for dashcam and witness information.
