GLOUCESTERSHIRE Police are appealing for information following the theft of brassware from St. Peter's Church in Framilode, Frampton On Severn.
On Monday, January 12 thieves stole various items of brassware from the church including candlesticks from the alter and lectern.
The processional cross was also stolen. Brass handles from the front door were ripped off and an outside tap was broken leaving water flowing everywhere.
Commenting on the theft, the Reverend Vernon Lidstone, Honorary Assistant Priest for Severnside South Benefice, said: "The stolen items have been in the church ever since it was built in 1854 and are extremely beautiful.
"It is very sad and all the more poignant as we have just celebrated our 160th anniversary."
Gloucestershire Police would like to hear from anyone with any information relating to the theft or if they recognise any of the items stolen from the pictures attached. Please call 101 quoting Incident Number 264 of 12th January 2015
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