14th century Dorset chapel damaged during attempted break-in
St Catherine's Chapel in Abbotsbury has been targeted
Damage has been caused to the door and lock at a 14th century Grade I listed chapel in Dorset during an attempted break-in.
Dorset Police tell us it happened at St Catherine's Chapel in Abbotsbury at some point on Saturday 24th September.
They're now treating the incident as a heritage crime and asking anyone with information to come forward.
PCSO Chris Mullens, of Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team, said:
“We take reports of heritage crime very seriously and this incident has involved damage to a historic and much-loved building.
“We are carrying out enquiries into this matter and I would urge anyone with information that might assist our investigation to please come forward.”
If you can help with any information, you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101 or by visiting their website, quoting reference number 55220158176.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.