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Sophie McLaughlin

East Belfast cafe's appeal after landmark item 'stolen' from premises

A Belfast cafe has shared an appeal on social media after an item was stolen from outside of their premises.

The Lamppost Cafe in East Belfast put up a post on Friday, May 26 after their iconic lampost was removed while work was being done on the building.

Inspired by the life and works of C.S Lewis, the lamppost has become an important landmark to the family-run business.

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Owners are currently reviewing CCTV in the local area for more information and are asking anyone who may have seen anything to get in contact.

A post on The Lampost Cafe's Facebook page read:"Last night while work was being done to the cafe someone has stolen our lamppost, they ripped the wires out so we know it wasn’t a mistake.

"We are currently checking CCTV along the road but if anyone has seen anything can you please let us know!

"We hope someone walking about with a lamppost would stick out!"

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