Young vandals were today blamed for targeting a Canvey church hall.

The hooligans removed the wire fence protecting to a 4ft by 3ft window before shattering it at Our Lady Canvey Roman Catholic Church hall in the island's Long Road.

It was not the first time the hall was hit by yobs.

Sgt Paul Saunders said: "This location has been targeted before by vandals who have climbed on the roof and run along it on previous occasions."

Any information to Rayleigh police on 01268 511212.

Published Friday January 9, 2004

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