AN EXPENSIVE book valued at £640 was stolen from a shop in Ludlow.

The hard-back book, John Piper, The Complete Graphic Works 1983-1990, by Orde Levinson was taken from Bebb Fine Arts in Church Street overnight on July 18 and 19.

Another book, Edward Balden and his Circle of Friends, valued at £40 was also stolen from the same shop.

Anyone with any information can call PC Marcus Bassett at Ludlow Police Station on 0300 333 3000