Historic Oxfordshire church damaged in break-in at St Giles Standlake

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 17:51 · Archive

Thieves broke into St Giles in Standlake, Oxfordshire, stealing items and setting off fire extinguishers causing significant damage.

A historic church in the Oxfordshire village of Standlake was broken into between 8am on Sunday 1 November and 11.30am on Monday 2 November. Thieves stole items from St Giles and set off fire extinguishers inside, causing significant damage throughout the building.

Thames Valley Police said the burglary and vandalism had 'had a real impact on those who care for and use the church'. The force is appealing to the public for information about anyone who saw anything suspicious around the church during the time of the incident.

Members of the public with information are asked to contact Thames Valley Police on 101, quoting reference number 43260572872.

How it is being reported

• Historic village church damaged as thieves set off fire extinguishersA historic village church has been damaged in Oxfordshire as thieves set off fire extinguishers inside.Oxford Mail · 3 Nov, 17:35
• Historic village church damaged as thieves set off fire extinguishersA historic village church has been damaged in Oxfordshire as thieves set off fire extinguishers inside.Oxfordshire Guardian · 3 Nov, 17:35

In this story: St Giles · Standlake · Oxfordshire · Thames Valley Police

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