CBE medal belonging to former Cumbria health boss stolen

Dr Ashton receiving his CBE Credit: Cumbria Police

Police in Cumbria are investigating a burglary in which a CBE medal was stolen.

The medal belongs to Dr John Ashton, the former Director of Public Health in Cumbria.

It was taken from his home, along with jewellery and a BB gun, on Tuesday 6 November at his property in Dent.

Dr Ashton said:

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.