We are currently investigating Thefts from several locations of a large number of stones from walls that line the roads at Anglezarke and Rivington.

Some of these walls date from before the reservoir was built meaning they are over 200 years old.

Not only are these walls part of the Heritage of the area but the walls play a vital part in the area in keeping the embankments back and preventing vehicles leaving the carriageway in an accident.

The damage so far is currently upwards of £30,000. The offenders of this crime will have taken a significant amount of time to move the stones due to the weight and the amount taken.

If anyone has any information on the Theft please contact PC 620 Gallagher on 620@lancashire.police.uk

We request that people remain vigilant in the area and report any suspicious activity to the Police.

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