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Teesside Hospice Shop Vandalized Again, Patients' Funding at Risk

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Teesside Hospice, a charity providing care for terminally ill patients, is facing a significant financial blow due to repeated vandalism attacks on one of its shops. The Thornaby shop has been targeted for the second time in two months, with the latest incident occurring on September 16. The smashed windows have cost the charity hundreds of pounds to replace, money that could be spent on essential services, including nursing care for patients.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Teesside Hospice Thornaby shop has been vandalized twice in two months, with the latest incident occurring on September 16.
  • The smashed windows in the first attack on August 3 cost £390 to replace, and the new replacement window is larger, making the cost even higher.
  • The charity is concerned that the vandalism is taking away vital funding for patients, with £100 needed to provide four hours of nursing care on the In-Patient Unit.
  • The shop remains open while the police investigate the incident, and the charity is thankful for the local community's support and shopping.
  • The police are appealing for information about the vandalism, including images from local CCTV operators, and are asking anyone with information to contact them via 101 or Crimestoppers.

Statistics:

  • The cost to replace the window shattered in the first attack on August 3 was £390.
  • The new replacement window is larger than the one destroyed in the previous attack.
  • £100 is required to provide four hours of nursing care on the In-Patient Unit.
  • The police investigation is ongoing, with enquiries continuing into the criminal damage at the shop.
  • The reference number for the police investigation is 178127.

Sources:

  • Teesside Hospice, "Attack on Thornaby Shop Leaves Vital Funding at Risk"
  • Cleveland Police, "Police appeal for information following vandalism and criminal damage at Teesside Hospice shop in Thornaby" (ref 178127)
  • Teesside Hospice, "Teesside Hospice Responds to Vandalism at Thornaby Shop"
  • Teesside Live, "Vandals strike again at Teesside Hospice shop in Thornaby"

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