A DIAMOND engagement ring worth thousands of pounds was stolen from a Chapeltown house in a burglary.

The yellow gold solitaire diamond ring was bought 22 years ago for £16,500.

The thieves struck at some stage between Monday, July 27 and Thursday, July 30 from a house in High Street.

Police are appealing for help in tracing the item of significant sentimental value.

PC Alison Culshaw of Lancashire Police said: “I would appeal to anyone who may have seen anybody acting suspiciously in the area near to where the burglary took place to contact us with information.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting crime reference ED1510091. Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.