WE published a story about a stable and nativity scene was been broken into with the figures being knocked down less than 24 hours after its installation.

Clitheroe Town Council has branded the incident 'disappointing' and 'unacceptable' and has removed the figures in the nativity scene in front of Clitheroe Castle gates until they can be secured with a camera and alarm.

Police have been contacted and the council has asked that anyone with any information should contact 101.

Our readers have reacted online angrily to the news.

Anthony Peter Hill said: "When people are brought up with no discipline you get no respect and this will happen."

Dorothy Bagnall said: "Have they found the culprits yet ? But does it surprise you nowadays!"

READ: 'Disappointment' as Clitheroe nativity scene broken into and figures knocked over

Jayney Young said: "No respect at all."

Val Salkeld said: "What satisfaction do they get, is beyond me."

Joan Simmonds said: "Heartbreaking so sad."

Brenda Cox said: "Why, why, why?"

Jen Tomlinson said: "Is nothing sacred anymore? Well done to those involved in providing it, but what a kick in the teeth. God there’s some nasty folk about. Catch them and make they play a live donkey for the rest of Nativity!"