Man filmed 'stealing coins' from Colchester park's wishing pond

A man has been caught on film allegedly fishing coins out of a park's wishing pond.

Rangers spotted the man early on 9 April in Castle Park, Colchester.

It is believed he was using an extendable pole to scoop them out.

The rangers escorted him out of the park.

Essex Police said it had been given the man's description and had logged the incident.