Stolen asylum charity truck found 60 miles away

A food truck stolen from a Cardiff charity has been found by police - 60 miles away in west Wales.

The catering truck was taken from the garden of Oasis Cardiff in the early hours of 6 April.

But it has been returned to the refugee and asylum seekers charity six weeks later after being found by a member of the public near Ammanford, Carmarthenshire.

Charity chief executive Susie Ventris-Field said: "We are delighted to share that South Wales Police have been successful in tracking down our food truck."

She added: "There has been some damage which will need attention, but we are glad it has been returned and have had a hugely positive response from the team and community."

Police are carrying out forensic examination as they continue their investigation into the theft.

Set up in 2008, Oasis Cardiff in Splott has helped hundreds of people who have fled war or political persecution from places including Syria, Eritrea, Sudan, Afghanistan, Kurdistan, Albania, Libya and Iraq.

The centre provides a "safe haven" for those in need as well as providing meals, clothing, language classes, advice and activities aimed at helping people settle in the community.

The truck was used for delivering training and employment opportunities to refugees and asylum seekers.