Vandals strike at Peel Church

Wednesday, 15 June 2011 01:00

Police appeal for witnesses to vandalism

Police are appealing for information following a serious act of vandalism to a Church in Peel.

Vandals got into St. Patrick Church on Patrick Street, breaking candles and writing offensive messages within the building.

It occurred sometime between 1:15pm and 7pm on Thursday 9th June.

The Western Neighbourhood Policing team have said that they would be forced to close the church during the day if this type of vandalism continued.

Anyone with information is asked to come forward.

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