Dorset church targeted by thieves
Thieves have attempted to steal heating oil from a church near Sturminster Newton
An attempt's been made to steal heating oil from a Dorset church.
Thieves targeted St Peter's in Hinton St Mary near Sturminster Newton overnight on Sunday.
Damage was caused but they left empty handed.
A spokesperson for North Dorset Police said:
"A pipe was damaged in the attempt theft causing leakage of oil."
Anyone with information is urged to contact Dorset Police on 101.