Classic tractor stolen from field in village near Oundle

A classic and distinctive red 1957 Massey Ferguson tractor was stolen from a field close to Ashton near Oundle.

The chain on the gate had been cut after the thief had driven across a field and into a nearby wood.

It is believed that the theft took place between 4pm on Monday, November 1, and 11.40am on Tuesday, November 2.

A spokesman for Northants Police said: "Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a classic tractor was stolen from a field outside Ashton, near Oundle in east Northamptonshire.

"The distinctive red 1957 Massey Ferguson 35 tractor, registration HJE 986, was stolen from the field off an unnamed road which runs through the village of Ashton, leading off Nene Way, between 4pm on Monday, November 1, and 11.40am on Tuesday, November 2.

"Unknown offenders cut a chain on the field’s gate and drove across a field and into woodland in order to carry out the theft.

"Anyone who saw anything suspicious in this area between the stated times, or who has information about the theft, please call Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 21000637685."