A three-foot tall lion statue has been stolen from a church on the Norfolk Broads.

The big cat figurine was swiped from St Helen's Church in Ranworth and police are now appealing for information.

The stone lion had a scroll in its mouth and wings and was stolen some time between Tuesday, July 1 and Wednesday, August 6.

Details of the theft have only just been released.

Anyone with information should call PC Michael Stolworthy at Sprowston Police Station on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.