Thousands of pounds worth of sports memorabilia - including a valuable Bolton Wanderers photograph - has been stolen during a burglary in Wigan.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened between 9.30pm on Sunday and 8am on Monday, at a house on Liverpool Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield.

A garage at the back of the house was broken into and a number of items where stolen, including: A framed Manchester United picture signed 'To Cameron, best wishes, Wayne Rooney'.

A framed signed 2006 England team shirt.

A framed Wigan Athletic shirt signed by the Carling Cup Team.

A framed Bolton Wanderers 2005/2006 picture.

A framed Wigan rugby league picture.

A pair of Soloman ski boots and a pair of Atomic ski boots.

Police are urging anyone who has any information about the incident or who is approached by someone trying to sell the items to call 0161 856 4180 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.