Vandalism: what are police in Preston and Blackpool doing about thefts from churches and graveyards?
From lead and copper theft and targeting of bronze plaques and statues that damages buildings to sell for profit, through to arson, criminal damage and theft of priceless artifacts, and anti-social behaviour and disorder, risks at these sites need to be understood to ensure the best protection and response from all partners.
Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Pratt MBE said:"Tackling crime in all its forms is at the very heart of the Commissioner's Police and Crime Plan and I know that partnership working and the community response to issues in their area is of utmost importance as we deliver the priorities within it.
Supt Chris Hardy, Lancashire Police's Tactical Lead for Rural Policing who opened the event, added:"The heritage crime event continues to enhance and publicly show our continued commitment to tackling rural, wildlife and heritage crime."Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Lancashire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
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