A MEMORIAL bench has been taken from the Holt Fleet near Worcester.

The bench, inscribed with the words 'In memory of Frank and Frances Ward', was taken from the venue's garden overnight on Saturday or in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Sue Law, who co-runs the venue in Holt Heath with family, said she "couldn't believe" the bench had been taken.

"The bench was given to us a few years ago from Frank and Frances' family, who live in Birmingham, as they really loved the Holt Fleet. It's very sad that someone could take a memorial bench. The bench is really heavy, and we've just had new garden furniture put in so you think if someone wanted to steal something they would go for the new furniture instead. It's just so sad."

Mrs Law said the incident has been reported to the police.

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