Break-in at popular West Midlands National Trust site sparks police investigation
Baddesley Clinton was broken into shortly before 2am on July 30.
A popular West Midlands National Trust site was closed following a break-in.
The 16th Century manor house, Baddesley Clinton, near Solihull, was broken into shortly before 2am on July 30.
Representatives for the Grade-II listed building confirmed that the would remain closed while inquiries continued, although the gardens, parkland, cafe and shop remained open.
A spokesperson for the National Trust said: “We are sorry to report that we had a break-in at Baddesley Clinton in the early hours of yesterday (July 30). It is currently under police investigation.
“While this is being carried out, the house will be closed to visitors, but the garden, parkland, café and shop remain open as usual. We hope to be able to reopen the house tomorrow, but please check our website for updates.
“We apologise for any disappointment and thank you for your understanding. If anyone has any information about the incident, we ask that they contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or by completing a report on their website.”
A spokesperson for Warwickshire Police said: “We are investigating a report of a burglary at a property in Baddesley Clinton. It occurred at around 1.50am on July 30.
“Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or visit www.warwickshire.police.uk/ro/report, giving incident number 25 of July 30.”
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