The crucifix and two candlesticks stolen from St Mary's Church

Police have released pictures of artefacts stolen from a disused church in Burham.

St Mary's Church, on Old Church Road near the River Medway, was targeted by opportunist thieves at some point between Wednesday, April 3 and Friday, April 12.

A tall brass crucifix - plus a pair of 18in white metal altar candlesticks and two slightly smaller candlestick holders, each with three branches - were taken.

They are valued at around £100 and the keepers of the historic building, the Churches Conservation Trust, are keen to have them back.

The crime was discovered when a maintenance contractor found a padlock to the church tower had been sawn through.

Anyone with information is asked to phone police on 101, quoting YY/7435/13.