Metal detectorist finds stolen treasures on first hunt

[Still Waters]

A metal detectorist who dug up a hoard of stolen Roman and Viking treasures on his first hunt said he was delighted they were back with their owner.

Novice Charles Cartwright, 43, found nearly 300 historic items buried in a field in Worcestershire.

At first he thought he had struck lucky with an incredible find - but an Aldi carrier bag they were in raised suspicions.

He later discovered they had been stolen from Shropshire in 2017.

The rightful owner, an avid collector who wanted to remain anonymous, had resigned himself to never seeing the treasures again.

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