Mummified Hand Stolen from Salisbury Pub

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-03-26 17:08
Visitors to the Haunch of Venison in Salisbury, England will no longer be greeted by an 18th century, mummifed hand, which was stolen recently from the pub. A popular attraction for visitors of Salisbury's Haunch of Venison was an 18th century, mummified hand clutching playing cards. The hand, discovered in 1911, was thought to have belonged to a gambler who cheated once too often. The Haunch of Venison was built in 1320 and has operated as a pub from that time.

A police spokesman said: "This is a local tourist attraction and needs to be returned to its rightful home."

Anyone with information should contact the Wiltshire Police.