Police launch appeal after theft from historic site near Knaresborough

A police appeal has been launched following the theft of lead from a historic temple's roof.
The temple in the grounds of Allerton Castle. Picture: North Yorkshire Police Rural Taskforce.The temple in the grounds of Allerton Castle. Picture: North Yorkshire Police Rural Taskforce.
The temple in the grounds of Allerton Castle. Picture: North Yorkshire Police Rural Taskforce.

North Yorkshire Police's Rural Taskforce said the lead was stolen from a temple in the grounds of Allerton Castle some time between March 29 and 31.

Anyone who has any information about the incident can call 101, quoting reference number NYP-31032018-0336.

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