Veteran's joy as stolen medals are set to be replaced

An armed forces veteran who had his service medals stolen when his house was burgled is being issued with replacements thanks to the noble actions of a police officer.

- by Neil Fatkin

The stolen medals which are now being replaced.

In August, Northumbria Police received a call from a member of the public, who, after returning home from a stay in hospital, had believed his property had been burgled.

It was reported that several possessions had been taken from the property near Chester Road in Sunderland, including a selection of the former soldier's war medals and a bank card-with just under £10,000 being withdrawn following the burglary.