St Giles Church Vandalism

For some time notices have been set alight in the church porch and cans and bottles of drink left in the porch.

Towards the end of the year one of the noticeboards had been removed from the wall and left in pieces on the floor.

On New Year's Day the figurine of St. Giles was missing. The area around and above where it stood was charred and there was a pile of ashes on the ledge.  There were several cigarette butts pushed down in between the door and the porch step.

The incidents have been reported to the Police. PC Hamilton and PCSO Williams are keeping an eye on the area around the church in the evenings.

We need everyone to be vigilant. If you see anything suspicious or can assist with these enquiries please contact PCSO Peter Williams on 07825 388945 or the police on 0845 4567000.

What may have started off as some shelter from the weather has gradually escalated to serious damage and could easily cause a major fire.

Please help us to keep our village safe and sound.

The Leigh on Mendip Parish Council

January 2008