Thugs Smash Priceless Stained Glass at Oakley’s St Leonard’s Church – Police Hunt Vandals

Vandals Smash Stained Glass at Basingstoke Church

Police are hunting for clues after thugs smashed a stained glass window at St Leonard’s Church in Oakley, near Basingstoke.

The attack happened sometime between 11pm on Thursday, September 29 and 6pm on Friday, September 30. A stone was found inside the church, believed to have been hurled through the historic window.

Stone Thrown Through Sacred Window

Andy Jones from the police said: “This is an isolated incident but we want to hear from anyone who heard breaking glass or spotted anything suspicious in the area that night.”

Police Urge Public to Speak Up

If you have any information, call police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously. Help bring the vandals to justice.

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Thugs Smash Priceless Stained Glass at Oakley’s St Leonard’s Church – Police Hunt Vandals

Vandals Smash Stained Glass at Basingstoke Church

Stone Thrown Through Sacred Window

Police Urge Public to Speak Up

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