Police in Fermanagh are appealing for information following a spate of thefts in the locality over the last week.

The PSNI is investigating the theft of plant machinery from the Necarne Estate in Irvinestown.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "It was reported that a green Avant 860i multi-functional loader was stolen from a secured shed along with a Honda generator sometime between 5pm on Friday, November 25 and 7am on Saturday, November 26. It was later reported that a horse trailer which had been parked near the shed had also been taken, however, it has since been recovered in Castleblaney, County Monaghan."

Enquiries are ongoing and officers are asking anyone with any information which could assist with the investigation to call them on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 910 26/11/22, or to submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via https://crowd.in/R0rmwp. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at https://crowd.in/aLjrnD

Police are also appealing for information in relation to the theft of a Hanix 2.6C Mini Digger which is yellow in colour with a distinctive blue strip at the back.

"The digger was stolen from Aghalurcher Road Lisnaskea between 5.30pm on 27/11/22 and 8.20am on 28/11/22," said a PSNI spokesperson, adding: "If you have any information in relation to this incident, please contact 101 and quote serial 292 of 28/11/22 or to submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via https://crowd.in/y46aog.

"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at https://crowd.in/IM7dAd."

When asked by The Impartial Reporter if these incidents are linked, a PSNI spokesperson said: "Police are investigating a number of lines of enquiry but do not believe these incidents to be linked at this time. Enquiries continue."