STAFF at College Fields Nursing Home are appealing for the return of a stolen pet rabbit, which is used as part of the residents' therapy.

Benjy the lop-eared rabbit, one of two owned by the nursing home, was taken overnight between Friday (August 27) and Saturday.

College Fields has several animals in the garden to provide therapy to the residents, including chickens, ducks and guinea pigs.

Rachel Kemp, a matron at the nursing home, said: "We were absolutely amazed that someone would take him.

"We have only had him for eight weeks.

"If anyone knows the whereabouts of Benjy and would like to arrange his return, it would be greatly appreciated by the residents of College Fields Nursing Home."

Benjy is only 18 weeks old.

If you have any information, please contact Rachel on: 01446 747778, extension 201.