AN HEIRLOOM taxidermy badger has been stolen in a burglary.

Police are appealing for information following the incident in Ferrol Road, Gosport, on August 31.

A taxidermy badger was stolen.

Police say that the badger is a family heirloom and has "a lot of sentimental value to the victim".

A spokesperson from Gosport Police said: "If you know of its whereabouts, please call 101 and quote incident 44220355069. Thank you."

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