Seaham church targeted by thieves who smashed stained glass window

Raiders smashed a stained glass window to break into a church.
St John's Church in Seaham.St John's Church in Seaham.
St John's Church in Seaham.

St John the Evangelist Church at Blandford Place was targeted sometime overnight between Thursday and Friday.

The thugs smashed a stained glass window to enter the premises and are believed to have stolen a small amount of change.

Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area is asked to contact Durham Constabulary on 101 quoting reference 75 of January 26.