Sibsey Trader Mill's 1923 Hornsby engine 'stolen for scrap'

10 December 2011 Last updated at 11:05 ET Help

Thieves have stolen a rare oil engine, which was being restored to grind corn at a traditional windmill in Lincolnshire.

The 1923 Hornsby oil engine, complete with trailer, was stolen from Sibsey Trader Mill, near Boston.

Manager Ian Ansell said he feared the thieves planned to sell it on for scrap and have urged local dealers to contact police if they are offered any unusual parts.

bbc.co.uk navigation

BBC © 2012 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.