Antiques have been stolen in a burglary.

Police are appealing for information after a shed was broken into and a large number of antique lead toy soldiers taken.

The burglary took place on French Mill Lane, near Shaftesbury, between Sunday, January 12, and Saturday, January 18.

Sergeant Tom Renshaw, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to make enquiries into this incident and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area during the relevant time frame to please contact us.

“We would also like to hear from anyone who has come across antique toy soldiers being offered for sale in unusual circumstances.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting crime number 55200009284.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.