THIEVES stole a church gate from a North-East church.

Northumbria Police said a large cast iron gate was stolen from the churchyard at Walker Parish Church, in Newcastle, between 10am on March 22 and 11am on March 27.

Police want anybody who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact them. Call police on 101, extension 69191, quoting log number 424 of 27/03/14.