POLICE are appealing for information after an antique pistol was stolen from a stately home in North Yorkshire.
The English-made percussion pocket pistol – which cannot be fired - was stolen from Nunnington Hall, near Helmsley, sometime between June 1 and 16.
One of a pair and dating back to 1840, it is almost eight centimetres long and was taken from the National Trust property’s Stone Hall
Officers have released images of the stolen pistol and are appealing to anyone with information about the theft to come forward.
Contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two and ask for PC Paul Fricker. Alternatively information can be emailed to paul.fricker@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111.
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