Singing nutcracker stolen from funeral directors as two arrested

Appeal after nutcracker statue stolen

Two suspects have been arrested following the theft of a nutcracker statue that entertains children on their way home from school.

The 5ft figure was taken from outside Luke Allum Funeral Directors in Sheerness, Kent. Owner Luke Allum explained that the nutcracker, which was set up around 3pm, is meant to bring delight to local children after school.

He said the company always tries to do something during the festive period and that children loved the singing nutcracker this year.

"We always try to do things for the town at this time of year with our Tree of Remembrance to honour loved ones and a remembrance post box for children to post Christmas letters and cards to loved ones in heaven," Mr Allum said.

"This year we decided to get a big nutcrac