Police are calling for information following its disappearance

Midweek Herald: The headstone that has gone missing from Lyme Regis Cemetery. Picture DORSET POLICEThe headstone that has gone missing from Lyme Regis Cemetery. Picture DORSET POLICE (Image: Archant)

Police are appealing for information after a headstone was stolen from a grave at Lyme Regis cemetery.

It bears the names ‘Austin Arthur William Speed’ and ‘Joyce Constance Speed’.

It is believed it was taken from the cemetery off Charmouth Road some time during the last six weeks.

Police Sergeant Andy Napper, of Bridport police, said: “This theft has understandably caused considerable distress to the family and we are making enquiries to establish who is responsible.

Midweek Herald: All that's left on the grave. Picture DORSET POLICEAll that's left on the grave. Picture DORSET POLICE (Image: Archant)

“I am appealing to anyone who has witnessed any suspicious activity at the cemetery in recent weeks or who has any information that can assist our investigation to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55180118932. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org