Three rural churches in the Colchester area have been hit by crime.

Intruders who struck overnight got into Mount Bures church, Bures, and St Mary's church, Langham. Police said it was not yet known what had been taken from inside or whether the break-ins were linked.

At Wormingford church, Wormingford, an attempt was made to force open a donations box with a crowbar.

Published Thursday, February 17, 2005

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