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Wise Men statues at Mendlesham church decapitated | Wise Men statues at Mendlesham church decapitated |
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Three 70-year-old figurines of the Wise Men have been decapitated as they stood in an outdoor nativity scene. | Three 70-year-old figurines of the Wise Men have been decapitated as they stood in an outdoor nativity scene. |
The vandalism at St Mary's Church in Mendlesham, near Stowmarket, happened sometime between Friday evening and Saturday morning, Suffolk Police said. | The vandalism at St Mary's Church in Mendlesham, near Stowmarket, happened sometime between Friday evening and Saturday morning, Suffolk Police said. |
It said the church gates were damaged and the heads were broken off the Three Wise Men, each about 1ft (0.3m) tall. | It said the church gates were damaged and the heads were broken off the Three Wise Men, each about 1ft (0.3m) tall. |
The force has appealed for information and said the church was hopeful the plaster statues could be repaired. | The force has appealed for information and said the church was hopeful the plaster statues could be repaired. |
John Howard, spokesman for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, said: "It's always sad when vandals strike anywhere in our Suffolk communities. | |
"Our churches are at the very hearts of the communities they serve, with many Christians giving their time voluntarily to make a difference to others lives, which makes vandalism at a church especially sad. | |
"I would support Suffolk Constabulary's appeal for information on this vandalism." |
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