A RAM has been stolen from a village near to Malmesbury.

Thieves stole the white Wiltshire Longhorn ram from Startley after cutting a hole through a hedge.

The theft was reported on October 17 but occurred sometime during the first week of the month, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Wiltshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.