POLICE are asking anyone who has been offered the chance to buy a First World War medal, that was stolen in a burglary, to come forward.

The medal was of great sentimental value to the owner and was stolen during a house break-in in Cheshire.

No-one was at home when the incident occurred.

A quantity of jewellery was also taken during the burglary, between 1.30pm and 10.15pm, on Friday, February 21, at a house in Fieldway, Widnes.

Detective Sergeant Roberts, of Widnes Local Policing Unit, said: “Burglary is a serious offence which is always a deeply upsetting experience for the victims.

“On this occasion the upset has been heightened by the fact that a First World War medal with great sentimental value was stolen during the incident.

“I urge anyone who believes they may have seen the medal since the burglary took place, or been offered the chance to buy it, to get in touch."

Anyone with information or footage that may aid the ongoing investigation should call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting IML 643056, or give the details via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about.

Alternatively, information can be reported to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.