A village defibrillator has been vandalised over the weekend.

The community of Whittington were saddened and shocked by the recent vandalism, that was suspected to have taken place in the early hours of Sunday, September 16.

The defibrillator was taken from the cabinet on the side of the Senior Citizen's Hall on Station Road and disposed of in the Castle grounds.

The defibrillator is now back in Whittington Parish Council's possession, but the protective case has still not been located and it was evident that an attempt had been made to use the pads as there were visible traces of duck feather on them.

Jill Whitby, chairman of the parish council, said: "I cannot put into words how angry and upset this makes me.

"This expensive equipment is there to save lives and the culprits who took it have shown a complete lack of respect.

"We have only had the equipment for a couple of months and now it is out of action until it can be checked over and the cabinet made secure.

"This could potentially endanger someone's life."

If anyone has any information to assist the police in their investigation or has details on where the missing case may be, contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting crime reference number 22/82296/18 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or call the parish council on 01691 829571.