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Sky News
15 hours ago
- Sky News
Arrests after four 'iconic' statues stolen from Iford Manor in Wiltshie
Two men have been arrested after four statues were stolen from Iford Manor in Wiltshire. Police said suspects broke into the property near Bradford-on-Avon on the night of Thursday 19 June into the early hours of the following morning. The estate said four "iconic" bronzes were stolen from the Grade I-listed gardens, which have been shortlisted for the Historic Houses Garden of the Year Awards. A post on the manor's website said it was "still reeling" from the loss of the statues, in particular the copy of the Capitoline She-Wolf with Romulus and Remus, which "has overlooked the valley here for over 120 years". "This is a cultural loss for all of us," the post said. "The gardens here have welcomed visitors since 1910 and now have 20,000 visitors from April to September who enjoy the tranquil and beautiful setting, of which the She-Wolf was the heart and in a setting made to showcase the statue." The other statues stolen include a pair of symmetrical fawns, copies of the Villa Dei Papiri fawns, and a bust of Antinous. At the time of the theft, the estate was hosting a five-day jazz festival. Wiltshire Police said a 31-year-old man and a 39-year-old man were arrested in the Bristol area on Thursday evening and were later released on bail. Detective Inspector Penny Andrews said: "We are continuing to appeal for anyone knows anything about the stolen items or who saw anything suspicious leading up to the incident to come forward with information. "No matter how insignificant you may think the information may be, it could be vital to assist our ongoing investigation. "We would also urge any antique dealers or auction houses to look out for the items."
ITV News
15 hours ago
- ITV News
Two arrested after statues stolen from Wiltshire manor house
Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of several statues from Iford Manor near Bradford-on-Avon. The men, aged 31 and 39, were arrested after reports the Grade II* listed building was broken into late on Thursday 19 June heading into Friday. Several items were stolen from the property, including She-Wolf with Romulus and Remus including the bronze base, a pair of symmetrical fawns (copies of the Villa Dei Papyri fawns) and a bust of Antinous. A vehicle was stopped by Avon and Somerset officers in the Bristol area and the occupants were arrested. They live outside of Wiltshire and have been released under conditional bail not to enter the county. Detective Inspector Penny Andrews said: "We are continuing to appeal for anyone knows anything about the stolen items or who saw anything suspicious leading up to the incident to come forward with information. "No matter how insignificant you may think the information may be, it could be vital to assist our ongoing investigation. "We would also urge any antique dealers or auction houses to look out for the items. "I'd like to thank our police colleagues in Avon and Somerset for their assistance in apprehending the two suspects. "Please contact 101 quoting reference 54250075348, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, to report any information."
BBC News
16 hours ago
- BBC News
Two men arrested after bronze statues stolen from Iford Manor
Two men have been arrested after four bronze statues were stolen from the grounds of a manor, police have said. Wiltshire Police said the large art pieces were taken from Iford Manor near Bradford on Avon on 19 February where a Jazz festival was taking place.A statue of She-Wolf with Romulus and Remus, including the plinth, two Roman deer and a bust of Antinous were stolen from the property, officers said.A 31-year-old and a 39-year-old were arrested in Bristol on Thursday evening and released under conditional bail not to re-enter the county. Managing partner at the estate, William Cartwright-Hignett, previously told the BBC he was "frustrated and angry" the garden had been targeted and "violated" in such a way. Det Insp Penny Andrews said: "We are continuing to appeal for anyone knows anything about the stolen items or who saw anything suspicious leading up to the incident to come forward with information."No matter how insignificant you may think the information may be, it could be vital to assist our ongoing investigation."We would also urge any antique dealers or auction houses to look out for the items."She urged the public to report any information which might aid their investigation, and thanked colleagues in Avon and Somerset Police for their help in apprehending the suspects.
