Witness appeal after village’s Christmas tree is cut down
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We are appealing for witnesses after Shotton Colliery’s Christmas tree was cut down.
The incident happened at around 10pm and 11pm yesterday (December 10), just hours after the Christmas light switch on.
The tree, which has stood in the village for more than ten years, is believed to have been cut down deliberately.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident, or anyone who may have CCTV or doorbell footage of anyone acting suspiciously in the area at the time.
PC David Allan, from Peterlee Neighbourhood Police Team, said: “This was a disgusting act of mindless vandalism, which has caused huge upset throughout the village at a time when our community should be coming together.
“We are treating this incident extremely seriously, and we will deal with anyone responsible as robustly as the law allows.
“This behaviour has no place in our community. Someone knows something - please help us find who is responsible.”
Anyone with any information that could help the investigation should contact PC 9778 Allan via email at [email protected] quoting crime reference number CRI00653425.