A FLOCK of chickens has been snatched from their home in Ascot overnight.

While sleeping in their coup, seven chickens were stolen from their home in Kinsgwick Drive.

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Thames Valley Police said the 'Pekin Bantam chickens' were stolen overnight on July 15 to July 16. It happened sometime between 9pm on the Wednesday to 8am on Thursday.

The seven chickens were asleep in their coup in the rear garden of the home when it happened.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 ref 43200217077