Firebugs attack Covid-19 warning sign on Whitby lifeboat station door

Firebugs have attacked a sign on Whitby Lifeboat Station's door.

A coronavirus warning sign was set alight last week.

Damage to the Whitby lifeboat station door.placeholder image
Damage to the Whitby lifeboat station door.

Police are investigating the incident which caused damage to the door.

Whitby RNLI posted on their Facebook page: "Luckily it wasn’t a lot worse.

"Our volunteer crew are still operational and have been throughout the entire pandemic, putting themselves at risk to save others.

"Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout this time."

Anyone with information about the incident should call police via 101 or Crimestoppers, where information can be passed on anonymously, on 0800 555111.

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