"We are open." That is the message from newly opened Burnley town centre coffee shop Charlatte's a day after break in

That is the message to customers this morning from Charlatte’s, Burnley's newest independent coffee shop, a day after it was broken into.

Charlotte Forrester and her team arrived at the premises in St James Street yesterday to discover intruders had broken in and helped themselves to the till drawer and cash tips left for staff.

Charlotte, who only opened her business at the end of October, said: "We got to the the shop at around 7am and heard an alarm going off. As we walked around the corner there was glass everywhere and my stomach dropped."

Once news spread about the break in customers went down to with money and good wishes for Charlotte and her team who spent the day clearing up so they could open this morning.

Charlotte said: "Our customers are absolutely amazing, we are really blessed and we couldn't be any more thankful for every single one of them.

"Thank you so much to them all."

Barista Charlotte worked for Costa Coffee for six years before making the decision to open her own coffee shop. Charlotte's new venture serves up specialty teas and coffees, including seasonal flavours like pumpkin and gingerbread, plus milkshakes, pies, homemade sandwiches and paninis, as well as cakes and biscuits.

The business is a family affair as Charlotte’s mum Carole Forrester helped her lift the shop off the ground, while her daughter-in-law Katie Broomfield helps her run it as the manager.