Dorset church targeted by thieves

Thieves have attempted to steal heating oil from a church near Sturminster Newton

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 14th Oct 2021

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.

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