A Wolverhampton vicar whose church has been targeted by thieves three times in two weeks has called on neighbours to help protect the much loved church building.
In the first attack at Holy Trinity Church in Heath Town, Wolverhampton, thieves stole lightning conductors. A week later they stole ladders belonging to building contractors and on 30 April it was discovered that thieves had returned to steel lead flashing.
The thefts have taken place as the church undergoes a £200,000 renovation project which will see repairs to stonework on the tower and spire, replacement guttering and repairs to the church clock. The work, which has been funded by the congregation and grants from English Heritage, the Historic Churches Preservation Trust and the West Midlands Co-operative Society, is expected to continue until June.
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