From the Bishop of Worcester, Dr John Inge:

“I was deeply distressed to learn of the appalling incident at Fairfield and the whole community there is very much in my prayers, particularly those personally affected by the tragedy. Prayers will be also said at a service in the village tomorrow as well as across the diocese and the church locally will be doing everything possible to offer support.”

ENDS.

The Diocese of Worcester is one of 44 dioceses in the Church of England. It covers an area of 671 square miles and includes parishes in the County of Worcestershire, the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, and a few parishes in northern Gloucestershire, south east Wolverhampton and Sandwell.