Wooden Cross Burned at Church, Hate Crime Probe Underway
A wooden cross nailed to the front door of a local church was set ablaze and completely destroyed. Police believe the church and its religious symbols were deliberately targeted, launching a hate crime investigation.
Extra Patrols on the Beat
Officers have stepped up patrols in the area to prevent further attacks. They’re urging the public to help piece together what happened.
Got CCTV? Police Want to Hear from You
Police are especially keen on any CCTV, dash cam, or doorbell camera footage showing suspicious activity near Church Street around the time of the incident.
“Anyone with information that may help the investigation should contact [email protected] or call 101 and ask for PC Fiona Wilding,” police said.
If you want to stay anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Quote North Yorkshire Police case number 12220109896.
