A band’s first ever European tour has come abruptly to an end after £10,000 worth of instruments and equipment were stolen from a van parked overnight in Mile End.

East London Advertiser: A selection of the stolen pedals. Picture: Bloody KneesA selection of the stolen pedals. Picture: Bloody Knees (Image: Bloody Knees)

Bloody Knees had six guitars, five amplifiers, a drum kit and 20 guitar pedals stolen from their van, which was parked at the end of Clinton Road in Mile End Park on Friday night.

The band are appealing for the return of their equipment and ask that people look out for anyone selling a suspiciously large amount of equipment.

Singer and guitarist Bradley Griffiths said: “We are completely devastated over the theft of all our equipment. Not only does it hold a significant value financially, but also a sentimental value that can never truly be replaced.

“Without our instruments, we can’t be a band. We hope that we can find or replace all the stuff so we can continue to be a band and try and give back in whatever way we can to all those who have supported us through this difficult time.”

East London Advertiser: Stolen amplifiers. Picture: Bloody KneesStolen amplifiers. Picture: Bloody Knees (Image: Bloody Knees)

You can donate to the band’s stolen gear fund here.