WW1 helmet with bullet hole stolen in break-in

Image source, Police Scotland

Image caption, The stolen helmet has a bullet hole in it

A World War One helmet with a bullet hole in it has been stolen from a property in Caithness.

The 100-year-old military head gear was taken along with a model sailing ship in a glass case.

Police said the thefts from a private collection happened between 3 and 6 August at a building in Forss, about five miles (8km) from Thurso.

Officers have appealed for information in tracing the stolen items.

Police have provided no further details at this stage on the break-in.