Cornish church with open-door policy forced to lock up after 'appalling' vandalism

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An 'open-door' church in Cornwall was forced to shut after it was vandalised in a vile attack.St Peter's Church, in Mevagissey, near St Austell has an open policy, meaning any member of the public can enter and enjoy the interior of the building.

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However, the church was vandalised sometime between Wednesday, July 8, in the afternoon, and mid-morning on Thursday, July 9.One local councillor has called it an "appalling" act, saying he hopes whoever did it is "brought to justice".

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say A spokesman for St Peter's said: "Our church which we leave open for the community and visitors to enjoy has, between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday mid morning, been vandalised."The church is now locked until we can assess the situation."Conservative Councillor for the corresponding Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward on Cornwall Council James Mustoe said: "We were married at St Peter's and both our children christened there - it is a place of quiet reflection with a tremendous...

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