AN AIR rifle and ammunition has been taken in a burglary near Shropshire's border with Herefordshire.

West Mercia Police said several items were taken from a building near to the Church of St Mary in Bucknell.

Included in the stolen items were three chainsaws, a Stihl MS880, Stihl MS500i and a Husqvarna 560.

Officers said SA Airsporter .22 air rifle, a small safe full of ammunition and a draper socket set were also taken between 8.15pm and 11.15pm on December 2.

Police have asked for any witnesses to contact them on 101 or online via the West Mercia website using incident number 689_i_02122020.