The oak stand was taken during a break-in at St Swithin's Church in Baumber, near Horncastle, overnight on Saturday. Cash from a collection was also stolen, Lincolnshire Police confirmed.

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The lectern, taken on Saturday from Baumber's St Swithin's Church, dates back to the 19th Century.