POLICe officers investigating criminal damage at a church in Basildon are appealing for witnesses.

The burglary took place sometime between 28 and 29 October at Grade II listed St. Margarets Church, Old Church Road, Bowers Gifford.

The church sustained damage to various parts of the building including the roof, porch and stained-glass window.

A police statement says: "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

"Please quote crime reference 42/165809/24 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible."