A WOMAN was arrested after a spate of grave thefts in Worcester.

Items including a precious momento of a Yorkshire terrier were stolen from the grave of Neville Cook at Astwood Cemetery.

A number of other items with sentimental value were also taken from other graves at the cemetery and Worcester Crematorium at the beginning of October this year.

A 57-year-old woman from Worcester was arrested on suspicion of theft, and has been released under investigation.

A number of items have been seized.

Anyone with information, call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting 581s of 3 October 2017.