Family devastated after gravestone is stolen

Police are investigating the theft of a headstone from a cemetery in Dorset.

It was reported missing from the graveyard off Charmouth Road in Lyme Regis on Thursday 26th July but was taken in the last six weeks.

It bears the names of 'Austin Arthur William Speed’ and ‘Joyce Constance Speed’.

Police say the family are considerably distressed by the loss. Credit: Dorset Police

Officers say the loss has caused considerable distress to the family and are asking for anyone with information to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55180118932.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.