Nativity scene set on fire at the Baptist church in Lechlade

Case information

Incident date: Oct 22, 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Place: Lechlade
Categories: Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against: Faith
Perpetrator / Motive Indicators: Private
Hate Crime & Violent Incidents: Vandalism (all)
Vandalism of Public Christian Symbol
Intolerance towards Religious Symbols
Place of Incident: Public Christian Symbol (outside place of worship)
Bias Indicators: Lack of Other Motive
Significance of Property/Structure/Location to religious community
Reported to Police: Yes
Response of Local Authorities: Investigated

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Between 10pm and 10.30pm on Tuesday 22 October, a shed at Lechlade Baptist Church in Sherbourne Street was set alight. The fire destroyed a Christmas display and caused damage to nearby benches and plants. Police are investigating.

Sources

gloucestershire.police.uk (opens in a new tab)
wiltsglosstandard.co.uk (opens in a new tab)