Local church vandalised after thug ripped Jesus from crucifix and left figure discarded on the ground
A Jesus figurine has been ripped off a crucifix outside a church in Stoke-on-Trent.
The figure was left on the ground outside St Mary and St Chad Church, in Longton, following the vandal attack.
The incident took place just after 7pm on Wednesday, November 27.
An investigation has now been launched, with Staffordshire Police releasing a description of a suspect they would like to speak to.
A police spokesman said: “We are appealing for information following criminal damage at a church in Stoke-on-Trent.
“We were told that a man had damaged a crucifix outside St Mary and St Chad Church, on Anchor Road.
“He then walked off. The suspect is described as in his 30s and around 5ft 11in tall.
“He was of stocky build with dark hair and a beard and was wearing a beanie hat, grey tracksuit bottoms, a khaki coat, and white trainers.
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“We are investigating and have examined local CCTV.”
A Staffordshire Police spokesman continued: “Anyone with information, or CCTV or dash cam footage of the area at the time, is urged to contact us by calling 101, quoting reference 602 of 27 November, or via Live Chat on our website.
“Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”