A 'LARGE quantity' of bottled whisky has been seized by police in a village near Selby.

The bottles were discovered during a routine search of a property in Osgodby, North Yorkshire Police said.

A spokesman for the force added: "It appears the bottles may be part of a larger private collection."

People are urged to check whether they may be missing these bottles and anyone who feels they have been a victim of such a crime should phone Melissa Colley on 101 or email Melissa.Colley@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk Quote reference number 12170177887.