POLICE are appealing for information about the theft of a wedding ring from a man who was in Basildon Hospital for treatment.

The ring (pictured) was taken from the victim, who is in his 70s, at around 3pm on 25 November.

A police statement said: "We need anyone who recognises the ring, believes they may have been offered it for sale, or has any other information to contact us."

If you have any information you can submit a report online via this link where you use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am and 11pm. Quote the crime reference number 42/277810/21.

You can also call police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.