A man has been arrested for stealing items from cemeteries.

The 33-year-old man from St Albans was arrested after numerous items were stolen from graveyards in the borough of Broxbourne between Thursday July 6 and Saturday July 8.

Ornaments of personal value including brass and bronze statues left near headstones were taken from Hoddesdon and Cheshunt cemeteries.

The man has been released while investigations continue.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Constable Holly Dawson of Hertfordshire Constabulary on 101, or online at www.contacthertspolice.uk/Report/Crime quoting crime reference K1/17/1668.

Citizens wishing to remain anonymous should contact Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.