POLICE have launched an investigation after horse saddles and other equestrian items were stolen from an address in Kirkby Stephen.

Police are investigating the incident of burglary that occurred between 4:30pm on June 17 and 8:30am on June 18, at an address on Appleby Road, Kirkby Stephen.

According to Cumbria Police various horse saddles and other equestrian items were taken from a farm building.

A force spokesman said: “Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit , quoting incident number 44 of 18th of June.

“You can also phone on 101.

“Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”