FORMER jockey and wheelchair tennis player Sarah Gaisford has been reunited with her specialist equipment, police have confirmed.

Sarah, who was paralysed from the chest down in a fall while racing, was left devastated when her car which contained her custom made sports wheelchair was stolen.

Police say she has now been successful reunited with her property.

The theft, which occurred between Saturday May 16 and Sunday May 17, saw Sarah’s VW Golf estate car taken along with equipment essential to her including a freewheel she uses to walk her dog.

A police spokesman said: ‘The incident caused significant disruption and concern, particularly due to the specialist nature of the items involved.

‘Following swift enquiries and coordinated efforts, the stolen car was located and has since been returned to the owner, along with the missing equipment, which was located by a member of the public.

‘The recovery marks a positive outcome after what had been a distressing experience for the victim.’

Sector Inspector James Johnson said: ‘Both the police and the victim are incredibly thankful to everyone involved in helping recover the car and her equipment.

‘It’s such a relief to the owner to have these important items back.

‘Efforts to establish the full circumstances surrounding the theft remain ongoing, and enquiries continue.’

Anyone with further information relating to the incident is encouraged to come forward quoting 50260124473.