'Priceless' mayoral chain found

The mayoress's chain is 'part of Bristol's tradition'

A Mayoress's chain which went missing in Bristol has been found and handed in to police.

The Lady Mayoress's chain went missing on Wednesday between 1900 GMT and 2030 while the Lord Mayor was at a function in Lawrence Weston.

Two Bristol teenagers - 15-year-old Aaron Morris and Stephen Fry, 13 - will receive £500 each from the city council for handing in the chain.

A spokesperson for the council said: "We are delighted that the chain has been handed in.

"We are investigating how the Lady Mayoress's chain went missing. Until investigations are complete we can't say any more at this stage. We are working closely with the police."

The Lady Mayoress's chain dates back to 1926. It was made by Alfred Chilcott and Co of Bristol and is insured for £10,000.