POLICE have issued an appeal following the theft of a new washing machine in a Somerset town.

The item was stolen in Catherine Hill, Frome, on Friday, February 19, at around 4.30pm.

Officers have now released a CCTV image of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the theft.

They believe the two men in the image may have information that could help their enquiries into the offence.

Anyone who recognises either or both of them men in the picture is asked to call police on 101 and and give the reference 5221036660.