A MAN damaged lightning conductors at the Glastonbury Tor using an ANGLE GRINDER.

Police are appealing for information after an incident at around 3pm on Monday, June 23, which saw a man ‘covered in tattoos’ damage the safety devices.

“We understand there were around 20 members of the public in the area who attempted to stop him,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

“The suspect is described as white, in his late 30s, wearing shorts, no T-shirt and is described by one witness as being ‘covered in tattoos’.

“We are calling on any of the witnesses who have not yet spoken to officers to get in touch. We are especially keen to hear from anyone who may have filmed or taken photos of the incident.”

Anyone with information, or who has footage from the Tor, should contact police on 101 and quote reference 5225175321.

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