THIEVES made off with a large blacksmith's anvil from a garden in Lower Bentley last week.

A West Mercia police spokesman said: "This large blacksmith's anvil was being used as a garden ornament and had great sentimental value for the owner.

"It was very heavy and would have taken at least two people to move it.

"We are appealing to anyone who saw this being stolen or has any information to get in touch."

The anvil disappeared between noon on Monday, January 24, and 10am on Thursday, January 27.

Anyone with information can call police on 08457 444888 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.