Two war heroes' medals have been stolen during a house burglary in Dewsbury.

The theft happened at a house in Henley Avenue overnight on Sunday.

The medals stolen were an RAF Veteran's Medal and a Second World War Medal and had been awarded to the owner’s father and grandfather, respectively.

Sadly the medals were the owner's only possessions of his late relatives and understandably carried huge sentimental value.

Police are urging anyone with information to come forward on 101.

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