Bishop's ceremonial chair stolen

Case information
Incident date
Country
United Kingdom
Place
Ashwicken
Categories
  • Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against
  • Faith
Perpetrator / Motive Indicators
  • Private
Hate Crime & Violent Incidents
  • Theft
Place of Incident
  • Church
Bias Indicators
  • Significance of Property/Structure/Location to religious community
Reported to Police
  • Yes
Response of Local Authorities
  • Investigated
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An ornate historic oak bishop's chair, 100 years old and worth £500, has been stolen from the 13th-century All Saints' Church in Ashwicken between August 19- 23.

Norfolk Police said it is believed to be worth between £500 and £800. "This item is of historical significance as well as being an asset to the local community", PC Jonathan Phillips said.

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