Category - scrap metal

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30 Jan 2012

Churches welcome government action on metal theft

The government is planning to outlaw paying cash for scrap metal, following pressure from churches, rail companies and civic groups over growing metal and lead theft.
1 Oct 2011

Metal thieves are targeting British churches

Thieves are targeting British churches, taking copper lightning rods, lead rain pipes, bronze statues, iron gates, even church bells and entire roofs.
9 Sep 2008

Scrap metal thieves hit churches, schools and homes

The southwest of England has seen an increased spate of thefts of church bells and equipment, irrigation pipes from schools and other scrap metal from business and domestic property in recent weeks.