Ecclesiastical warns of metal theft "scourge"

Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has warned that many of Britain’s churches and buildings are being systematically targeted by criminals for their valuable metal.

Speaking on national Metal Theft Day of Action, Ecclesiastical’s claims and risk services director, David Bonehill, stressed that up to four churches each day are being damaged by metal thieves plus an increasing number of non-faith buildings such as schools.

Mr Bonehill said: “Metal Theft Day of Action is an excellent way of raising awareness of the scale and damage that metal theft is causing in our country today. But it’s vital to understand that this scourge doesn’t just affect