POLICE are appealing for information after cash was stolen from a hotel.

The incident took place between 10.30pm on October 3 and 7.20am on October 4 at the Clare House Hotel in Park Road, Grange.

A safe containing cash was stolen.

Loud bangs were heard in the area at 6am on October 4.

Police are appealing for any information and urge people to contact Cumbria police on 101.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.