A CHURCH near Worcester has been targeted by burglars who attempted to break into safes.

St Philip and St James church, in Hallow, was burgled between September 4 and September 7.

The offenders attempted to break into the safes, resulting in damage and has prevented access to them.

Despite the damage, nothing else appears to have been stolen from the church grounds.

West Mercia Police is appealing for information following the burglary.

Anyone with any information about the incident is being asked to contact the police online, quoting incident number 00271_I_07092022.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org