Break-in forces temporary closure of St Peter's Church, Bridge

On September 2, 2026, St Peter's Church in Bridge, Kent, suffered a break-in as part of a spate affecting churches around Dover, Sandwich and Canterbury (August 16–September 2). Money, food, and decorative items were stolen; some churches were damaged. Volunteers said the church would be closed to the public until further notice due to vandalism and theft. On September 4, Kent Police arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with the thefts; he was released on bail (ref 46/142140/26). Archdeacon of Ashford Darren Miller condemned the break-ins.

Coordinates are the Nominatim pin for St. Peter's, Bridge, Kent. Sister parish St Nicholas, Ash, was also hit in the same spree but is not a separate filing here.