A family from the Midlands has spoken of their sadness at being burgled while asleep in their home.

The Wyatt family, who had just returned from a fund-raising trip to China in memory of their son Tom who died of meningitis, had their home in Balsall Common, near Solihull burgled, the Birmingham Mail reports.

Criminals took digital cameras, a laptop containing pictures of Tom, jewellery a mobile phone and a Subaru Legacy company car.

Michael Wyatt told the newspaper he was "devastated" by the crime.

"We're not worried about the camera and the laptop, just the material on there because they are our memories," he explained.

"This kicks us when we are already down," he added.

The family have now appealed for the return of the items.

In related news, police in Dinnington are appealing for information after a women was woken by a thief and threatened with a knife.

The criminal stole a jacket and a purse containing money and bank cards, Dinnington Today reports.

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