Statue theft 'enrages' local residents
Locals have been left feeling
‘enraged’ following the theft of a
popular bronze statue in what some have called a ‘petty’ and ‘heartless’ crime.
The statue was stolen last Friday night from Cherry
Garden Pier, Bermondsey and there has been a council issued reward sum of
£1,000 inviting anyone with any information that could lead to prosecuting the
thieves to come forward.
The
£17,500 statue of the late former politician and health practitioner, Dr Alfred
Salter, was unveiled in 1991 and had been a popular piece of artwork, with many
claiming it added to the cultural vibe of the walk alongside the Thames where
it stood.
The
theft has shocked the community and there is an overwhelming sense of disgust.
Matthew Cole, 34 has lived in Bermondsey all of his life and had strong words
for the perpetrators; “I think it’s
absolutely disgusting, it really angers me. I remember the statue being opened
myself and its importance to a lot of the locals here like myself. It’s
saddening, Alfred Salter was a true local hero and it’s a sign of the
times. They have shown no remorse and I
truly hope they do get their just desserts personally.”
Those
with any information relating to the theft please contact Southwark local
council on 0207 525 5000 or the Bermondsey police station on 0208 721 2802.
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