A SAFE containing donations has been stolen from a Ross-on-Wye church.

Two doors were smashed at St Mary the Virgin Church and the safe, which had between £500 and £600 in it, taken from a secure choir vestry.

The theft happened between 5.20pm on Sunday and 8.15am on Monday.

Forensic officers have been on the scene and police are appealing for witnesses.

Anyone with information should call 0300 333 3000, quoting reference number 0085-S-040612.