Police have recovered a digger worth £20,000 after it was stolen last night from a property in Kirkbride, near Wigton.

It was stolen between 5.20pm yesterday and 8.45am today, from a property in Kirkbride.

The digger, and a trailer worth £2,000, were stolen.

The digger had a tracker showing that it was in the Wigton area.

Police were sent to the area and after an extensive search the digger was found at the railway line.

Anyone with information should call 101 and quote log number 48 of today.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.