"Villagers have been left heartbroken after their Christmas tree was chopped down just hours after its lights were switched on. The tree in Shotton Colliery, County Durham, has been decorated every year for more than a decade in a beloved festive tradition for residents. But it was felled in what police believe was a deliberate act on Wednesday between the hours of 10 and 11pm, the day it had been lit up by community members to celebrate the festive season."
"Durham Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward after what they called a disgusting act of mindless vandalism, and said they are taking the incident extremely seriously. PC David Allan, from Peterlee Neighbourhood Police Team, said: This was a disgusting act of mindless vandalism, which has caused huge upset throughout the village at a time when our community should be coming together."
A news outlet seeks donations to fund on-the-ground reporting across issues including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. The outlet investigates political PAC financing and produces documentaries about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet remains accessible without paywalls and asks supporters to fund journalism available to everyone. Villagers in Shotton Colliery, County Durham, were left heartbroken after their community Christmas tree was chopped down just hours after its lights were switched on. The tree had been decorated annually for more than a decade as a beloved festive tradition. Police believe the felling was a deliberate act between 10pm and 11pm and are appealing for witnesses while condemning the vandalism.
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