Police have launched an appeal after a member of the public found a collection of vintage military gear including a suitcase, photos, and pictures at a park.

Officers found the items in Pallister Park near Homerton Road in Middlesbrough, and are now trying to reunite the items with its owner.

The items include a suitcase, pictures, berets, and other equipment which police believe may be of "sentimental value".

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Anyone who knows the owner of the items is asked to contact the police.

A full statement reads: "This collection of military items, including caps, berets, suitcase and pictures were found by a member of the public near to Homerton Road, in Pallister Park, Middlesbrough.

"Police would like to return them to their owner as they may be of sentimental value.

"Anyone who knows the owner of these items, or where they may have come from, is asked to contact PCSO Fairs at Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 172192."