An appeal for information has been launched after a number of Second World War medals were stolen from a house in Oswaldtwistle.

Police were called to reports of a burglary in New Lane around 5.15pm on Saturday September 22.

Thieves are thought to have entered the property on a date between Saturday September 15 and Saturday September 22.

A spokesperson for the police said: "Between 7.40am on September 15 and 4.45pm on September 22 offenders have gained entry to a property stealing jewellery, a wedding ring, an engagement ring, an old army wallet, a box containing US coins and between six to eight medals."

PC Matt Gallagher, of Lancashire Police, said: "We are appealing for information and for the return of the items.

"This is a truly despicable and shameful crime.

"We are urging anyone who has seen the medals, or knows where they are, to come forward.

"These items are of enormous sentimental value and we want the medals returned as soon as possible."

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or email 6448@lancashire.pnn.police.uk quoting crime reference ED1822293.