A huge haul of Second World War memorabilia has been stolen in a museum heist.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at the Desert Rats Museum in High Ash, Ickburgh, near Thetford.

It took place overnight between Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10.

The suspect broke into the premises before damaging displays and stealing a large quantity of Second World War memorabilia.

Stolen items include medals, badges and figurinesSome of the items stolen in the raid (Image: Norfolk Constabulary)

Stolen items include medals, badges and figurines, among others.

The suspect forced entry into the premises, making an untidy search and damaging displaysThe suspect forced entry into the premises, making an untidy search and damaging displays (Image: Norfolk Constabulary)

Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage of the area from that night or has seen the stolen items since Saturday.

Anyone with information is asked to get in touch with Norfolk Police, quoting crime reference: 36/56818/24.