Police are investigating after a church constructing and over 40 graves had been defaced in Leyland.
The graffiti was found at St James Church on Slater Lane within the Moss Aspect space of Leyland on the morning of Good Friday (18 April).
The phrases ‘God is a Lie’ have been painted on the facet of the church constructing and faces and penis shapes have been painted throughout grave stones – together with one holding the resting place of an eighteen-month-old.
Learn extra: Man detained after incident on Yewlands Drive in Fulwood
Cllr Paul Wharton-Hardman, who represents Farington East on South Ribble Borough Council, mentioned: “Over 40 gravestones desecrated. The church constructing defaced. St James Church, Moss Aspect—vandalised with revolting, hate-filled graffiti. On Good Friday of all days.
“This wasn’t senseless. This was a deliberate assault on a spot of religion, peace, and reminiscence. Households buried their family members right here. Individuals come to mourn, to hope, to seek out hope. And that is what they’re greeted with?
“I make no apology for the graphic pictures. Individuals NEED to see this filth. How on earth can the church kind this today- and a marriage tomorrow?”
South Ribble Borough Council have attended the scene and are taking a look at bringing in specialist cleansing to resolve the matter.
Lancashire Constabulary confirmed to Weblog Preston they’re investigating the incident.
Subscribe: Communicate instantly with the newest headlines from Weblog Preston, be part of our WhatsApp channel and subscribe for our twice-a-week e mail publication. Each free and direct to your cellphone and inbox.
Learn extra: See the newest Preston information and headlines
All rights reserved © 2008-2025
BlogPreston was based by Ed Walker
Preston based mostly 3manfactory designed & developed the web site
Preston based mostly Clook Web host the web site
Weblog Preston is a member of the Impartial Press Requirements Organisation (IPSO)
Weblog Preston is a Neighborhood Curiosity Firm. Firm quantity 08814641.
