POLICE are appealing for information following an alleged oil theft from a village church.

There was damage to a pipe on the outside heating tank of St Stephen’s Church in Sparsholt which caused the remaining oil to leak onto the grass.

It is believed to have happened between 8am on Wednesday, January 7, and 11am on Sunday, January 11.

Anyone with information should call police on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to leave information anonymously.