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Plaques Honoring Black Writers Stolen in South Downs National Park

Sussex Police are investigating the theft as racially motivated, with 13 plaques pried off and screws replaced.

  • The stolen plaques featured QR codes linking to stories and poems by writers of global heritage.
  • The theft occurred along the Sussex Heritage Coast from Seaford to Eastbourne around August 29.
  • The 'We Hear You Now' trail, part of the immersive listening trails at Seven Sisters Country Park, was targeted.
  • South Downs National Park Authority and Sussex Police have condemned the theft as appalling and racially motivated.
  • Authorities are urging the public to report any information related to the theft to Sussex Police.
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