A HUGE bronze statue of a bull has been stolen during a daytime burglary in Penallt, Monmouthshire.

The statue, by HWB Davies, is 144 years old.

Gwent Police are appealing for information following the burglary which occurred on July 23 in Hoop Road between 12.30pm and 5.15pm.

Entry was forced into the property and the statue and and a heavy duty orange Tanaka brush-cutter strimmer were stolen.

Police believe it would have taken at least two people to lift the bull due to its weight.

If anyone has any information, call 101 quoting log number 507 of 23/07/16.