A STOLEN car was discovered 'in a crashed state' on a country lane in Ulverston.

A grey Volkswagen Passat was taken from Roose Road, in Barrow, overnight on Thursday, March 19.

The car, registration number SK02 MGV, was discovered on Friday, March 20, on Stonebarrow Lane, Ulverston.

Police are appealing for information from anybody who may have witnessed either the theft or the vehicle being driven.

Anybody with information should contact Cumbria Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.