Police are investigatng after more than 20 fish were stolen from a pond at a house in Melton.

Officers were called to St Andrew’s Place in the village on Monday morning, July 27 after receiving reports that 23 goldfish had been stolen from the pond.

It is understood the fish – which measure around 11 inches in length – were stolen between 5am and 6.30am the same morning.

A Suffolk police spokeswoman confirmed officers are investigating the theft and said they wanted to hear from anyone who may have seen or heard any suspicious activity in the area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the force on 101, quoting CAD 48 of Monday, July 27.

Alternatively, information can be supplied anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via their website.