Baby Jesus is missing from Preston’s nativity scene

Jesus is missing from the Preston nativity scene Pic: Tony Worrall

Update: A local resident yesterday (Tuesday 22 December) found the missing Baby Jesus figurine lying against a tree next to the Preston Nativity scene.

Baby Jesus is missing from Preston’s nativity scene.

The much-loved regular Christmas feature on the Flag Market has sadly been vandalised.

Preston City Council took to Twitter to appeal for the safe return of Jesus.

The tweet said: “We need your help!

“Sadly, Preston’s well-loved nativity scene has been vandalised & baby Jesus is missing. This is a very popular scene with residents and visitors.

“Please bring him to the Town Hall before Christmas, so he can be returned to the display. Thank you.”

📢We need your help!📢
Sadly, #Preston's well-loved nativity scene has been vandalised & baby Jesus is missing. This is a very popular scene with residents & visitors. Please bring him to the Town Hall before Christmas, so he can be returned to the display.
Thank you. pic.twitter.com/LEdn7yGFNs
— Preston City Council (@prestoncouncil) December 21, 2021

The council’s maintenance team have since repaired the crib, and a temporary replacement figurine has been put in place until Jesus is returned.

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