A Church of England priest sustained injuries after being struck with a bottle while attempting to stop a thief from stealing poppy appeal donations at St. George the Martyr Church in Borough.
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Reverend Ben Bell, vicar of the iconic Borough Church, revealed the incident on social media, sharing that he had a bottle smashed across his face during the confrontation. The attack occurred as he intervened to prevent a person from stealing money raised for the annual Poppy Appeal, which supports military veterans and their families.
Ministry in Action
Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Reverend Bell wrote:
“Had a bottle smashed across my face trying to stop someone stealing the poppy money from @BoroughChurch. Ministry at the sharp end here in Borough!”
For those wishing to support the church or the Poppy Appeal, donations can be made online through the Royal British Legion’s official website or directly to the church.
