Hunt for green-fingered thieves stealing from WIgan village's floral displays

By Charles Graham
Published 25th May 2022, 07:52 BST
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A Wigan village’s efforts to look beautiful have twice been undermined by thieves.

Shevington in Bloom organisers say flowers were recently taken from a display on the corner of Shevington Lane and Church Lane.

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They were replaced but it was reported on Tuesday May 24 that they too have gone.

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Anyone with knowledge of the thefts should report them to the policeAnyone with knowledge of the thefts should report them to the police
Anyone with knowledge of the thefts should report them to the police

A spokesperson said: “We would never remove plants from these beds, so could we ask if you see anyone taking plants that you message us with a description.”

Alternatively ring police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.