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| Rutland: Lorry stuck in the mud torched after botched theft | |
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| The getaway lorry became stuck in the mud in a wildflower meadow, the wildlife trust said | The getaway lorry became stuck in the mud in a wildflower meadow, the wildlife trust said |
| A lorry was set alight after would-be thieves loaded equipment on to it before the vehicle got stuck in the mud, a wildlife trust has said. | A lorry was set alight after would-be thieves loaded equipment on to it before the vehicle got stuck in the mud, a wildlife trust has said. |
| Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust said a break-in happened at its Volunteer Training Centre at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, where an attempt was made to steal specialist machinery and equipment. | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust said a break-in happened at its Volunteer Training Centre at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, where an attempt was made to steal specialist machinery and equipment. |
| After the items were loaded, the heavily-laden vehicle got stuck in the mud in a wildflower meadow as the culprits tried to flee, the trust added. | After the items were loaded, the heavily-laden vehicle got stuck in the mud in a wildflower meadow as the culprits tried to flee, the trust added. |
| The lorry was then torched, leaving "extensive physical and environmental damage" amounting to more than £40,000, the trust said. | The lorry was then torched, leaving "extensive physical and environmental damage" amounting to more than £40,000, the trust said. |
| Joe Davis, head of reserves, said: "This incident is a major setback to nature recovery efforts within our two counties. | Joe Davis, head of reserves, said: "This incident is a major setback to nature recovery efforts within our two counties. |
| "The money raised during our Reserves Appeal last year helped purchase some of this equipment, making its loss particularly devastating. | "The money raised during our Reserves Appeal last year helped purchase some of this equipment, making its loss particularly devastating. |
| "We now face a huge clean-up bill, loss of essential equipment, and the postponement of many planned works." | "We now face a huge clean-up bill, loss of essential equipment, and the postponement of many planned works." |
| Leicestershire Police has confirmed it is investigating the attempted theft of two specialised pieces of equipment | Leicestershire Police has confirmed it is investigating the attempted theft of two specialised pieces of equipment |
| A Leicestershire Police spokesperson confirmed an investigation is ongoing into the attempted thefts, which are believed to have happened overnight between 27 and 28 October. | A Leicestershire Police spokesperson confirmed an investigation is ongoing into the attempted thefts, which are believed to have happened overnight between 27 and 28 October. |
| They said: "A police investigation is ongoing after the attempted theft of two specialised pieces of equipment from a premises in Oakham Road, Oakham. | They said: "A police investigation is ongoing after the attempted theft of two specialised pieces of equipment from a premises in Oakham Road, Oakham. |
| "It was reported to police after the items were discovered missing shortly before 9am on Monday 28 October. | "It was reported to police after the items were discovered missing shortly before 9am on Monday 28 October. |
| "A short time later they were found abandoned nearby burnt out." | "A short time later they were found abandoned nearby burnt out." |
| No arrests have yet been made, the force added. | No arrests have yet been made, the force added. |
| Mat Carter, CEO of the trust, said: "The trust is deeply saddened by this destructive act, which directly impacts the nature reserve, its operations, and the invaluable time and resources of our staff and volunteers. | Mat Carter, CEO of the trust, said: "The trust is deeply saddened by this destructive act, which directly impacts the nature reserve, its operations, and the invaluable time and resources of our staff and volunteers. |
| "We are committed to restoring the reserve and ensuring it remains a safe and welcoming place for all." | "We are committed to restoring the reserve and ensuring it remains a safe and welcoming place for all." |
| The trust described the incident as a "major setback" | The trust described the incident as a "major setback" |
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