AN Upton business has come to the rescue after a break-in at the town's rugby club.

The Malvern Gazette reported last week how the clubhouse off Old Street was raided overnight between July 13 and 14, and spirits and electrical tools worth more than £1,000 stolen.

The tools belong to apprentice electrician Matt Dunwell, who had been doing some work in the club ahead of the blues festival.

Now Jackson Family Funeral Directors Ltd has donated an eight-unit CCTV system to the club.

Mark Campion, operations director at the firm, said: "The local community is so shocked by this burglary and I want people to feel safe in our beautiful little town of Upton.

"Matt is such an inspirational young man, so when we heard of the terrible upset left behind after the raid, we all wanted to help to ensure this never happens again.

“Donating the CCTV system is just our way of helping in a small way, to put things right in a terrible situation.

"Jackson Family Funeral Directors are keen supporters of the local community with charity events and are proud sponsors of Upton in Bloom."

The 24-year-old has had to use all of his savings to replace the equipment.

Mr Dunwell, who lives in Hanley Castle, said his Martindale electrical testing equipment and Dewalt power tools are inscribed with his name.

He said: “I’ve used all of my savings to replace them and am currently at work with no tools and if I can’t work I can’t get paid.”

Mr Dunwell, a member of the club, had spent all Saturday cleaning the club.