1300-year-old Sherborne Abbey in Dorset was burglarized, losing £90,000 worth of religious items and causing damage.

1300-year-old Sherborne Abbey in Dorset was burglarized, losing £90,000 worth of religious items, including a processional cross, two verges, and a bishop's crook. Thieves caused significant damage to the church's wooden Saxon door and a light wire. Reverend Martin Lee condemned the act as a desecration of the abbey and community. Dorset Police are investigating with no witnesses or CCTV footage, urging residents to check home CCTV, doorbell cameras, and dashcams for any relevant information.

August 07, 2024
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