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Last Updated: Monday, 19 March 2007, 09:58 GMT
Vandals target historic cathedral
Graffiti at Lincoln Cathedral
Repair costs have reached about �5,000 to date
Staff at Lincoln Cathedral say vandals who are conducting a concerted campaign against the building have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage.

A spate of attacks has included racist graffiti, broken windows and excrement left on doorsteps.

The cathedral's verger, John Campbell, said the repair bill had so far reached just over �5,000.

Lincolnshire Police said the attacks were being investigated and appealed for any information.

"We've had graffiti, some anti-social behaviour, excrement left on doorsteps and urinating on doorsteps - it's just not very pleasant for people who use the building," said Mr Campbell.




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