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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bryony Gooch

Church’s iconic crooked spire targeted by thieves

Chesterfield’s iconic crooked spire has been targeted by thieves, say police, who warn the damage will cost thousands to repair.

Lead was stolen from the roof of the Church of St Mary and All Saints between the evening of 26 September and the morning of 28 September, Derbyshire’s Rural Crime Team said. They warned the incident would have a “significant impact on the church” by destroying a part of “its unique history”.

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