A FAMILY are appealing for witnesses after a statue which overlooked their daughter's grave was stolen last week.

The £400 statue of the Virgin Mary was taken from the home in Birch Way, London Colney between 11pm on Monday November 10 and 4pm on Tuesday November 11.

The statue used to be one the grave of the family's daughter but was moved to their back garden.

Police say it holds 'extreme sentimental value'.

Anyone with information should call the police non-emergency line on 0845 33 00 222 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111