Witness appeal following 'disgusting act' of crime at local Church

Friday, 1 July 2011 09:30

Theft forces local church to be locked for the foreseeable future.

Police are appealing for witnesses as to what they describe as a 'disgusting act' of crime in the community.

Theives targeted Trinity Church in Patrick stealing a number of printed canvasses.

The burglary happened between 10am on Wednesday and 9:30am on Thursday.

Police say it's highly disrespectful and as a result of the actions of a few thoughtless individuals this place of worship will now have to be locked for the foreseeable future.

More from Isle of Man News

Government apologises after child benefit problems

The government's apologised after nearly 800 people didn't get their child benefits today.
Noel Edmunds gives more details on IOM wine

Noel Edmonds has released a second video featuring his new Isle of Man wine.
Consultation asks about protecting Douglas Head

Should Douglas Head be a conservation area?
DfE can't say how much it costs to insure the TT

The Department for Enterprise won't release the figures for how much it costs to insure the Island's motorcycle races, because it doesn't hold the policies.
How much would it cost to raise personal tax allowances?

An MHK will ask about the cost of raising personal income tax allowances.
UK's interest in Assisted Dying Bill to be raised in Keys

MHKs want to find out what questions the UK Ministry of Justice has asked about the Island's Assisted Dying Bill.
Celebrity Traitors star coming to Island

A comedian who featured in Celebrity Traitors will be performing in the Island next year.
Minister to face questions about ferry terminal

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall will face questions about the Liverpool Ferry Terminal this week.