Thieves were at work in Winchester's bars over the weekend.

At Bar Iguana, a purse holding a phone was stolen on Friday night and, on Saturday, a £150 Nokia was taken from a customer's pocket.

Also in Jewry Street, at the Old Gaol House, a purse containing credit cards was stolen on Saturday.

At the Baker's Arms, off the High Street, on Sunday, a purse with £15 and credit cards, was taken from a handbag which had been left on the floor.