Police are appealing for witnesses after Shrewsbury's famous Ebenezer Scrooge gravestone was destroyed.

The vandalism is believed to have happened within the last three days.

The grave, which is located at St Chad’s Church in Claremont Hill, was used as a prop in 1980s film A Christmas Carol.

Once filming was completed the inscribed stone used as Ebenezer Scrooge’s grave remained in the church grounds and has since become a popular tourist attraction within the town.

placeholder image — The damaged gravestone.

PC Jono Lightfoot has called for anyone with information about the incident to contact them.

He said: "We are carrying out a number of enquiries to understand what led to the gravestone being destroyed, and we are appealing to the public for their help.

The much loved Scrooge gravestone has been vandalised.

"If you were in the area between Thursday 21 November and yesterday (Sunday 24 November), and witnessed any unusual behaviour, please get in touch as it may help with our enquiries.

“You can contact me by emailing me at [email protected] quoting incident number 288i of November 24, 2024.”