Police investigating 'hate crime' after criminal damage to church in Leyland
Lancashire Police were called on Friday (18 April) to a report of damage at St James Church
Lancashire Police have launched an investigation after a report of criminal damage at a church.
Officers were called on Friday (18 April) to a report of damage to the church building and a number of gravestones at St James Church, Slater Lane, Leyland.
Detective Sergeant Lee Jamieson, of South CID, said: “This is a disgraceful act of vandalism which shows a complete lack of respect and which has left the church and its parishioners understandably extremely upset, especially given the time of year.
"We are taking this matter incredibly seriously and this is being treated as a hate crime. We do not tolerate hate of any form, and we will do everything in our power to identify the offenders and take the appropriate action.
“I would urge anyone in the community who has any information which could help us identify who has done this to come forward and speak to us.”
You can contact police on 101 quoting log 0399 of April 18th.
Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers.org.