Cruel thieves have stolen army medals from a home in Wigton during a burglary.

Police are investigating the incident which was reported shortly before 12.30am on October 1.

A force spokesperson said: "Other items were also taken from the property in Standingstone Heights - but the medals have particular sentimental value."

The other items taken include two iPads, a laptop computer and a projector with speakers.

Officers are now urging anyone who knows anything to come forward in a bid to get the medals back.

The spokesperson continued: "If anyone has seen these medals or comes across them, they are urged to contact police so we can reunite them with the owner."

* Anyone with information is asked to call PC 2611 Andrew Philip on 101, referencing log three of October 1.