Danny and Peggy Denningberg
A few days ago I was shocked to hear the news that Danny and Peggy Denningberg had been attacked in their home in Godalming during a burglary. I knew both from my time as a Parliamentary candidate in South West Surrey and at the time they were the only elected Labour party councillors in the area. During my time as a candidate both were of great assistance to me and helped me considerably in understanding the local area.
Anyone who knows Godalming will know how much of a contribution both have made to the town and they amount of charitable and voluntary work outside of politics that both have undertaken. Danny was until 2003 a councillor in Godalming on and off for fifty years and the Denningberg Centre for the elderly in the middle of Godalming was established through their hard work and dedication.
I'm praying that they make a full recovery and that the individuals who carried out this despicable act are caught and brought to justice.
I enclose the full story that appeared in the Surrey Advertiser.
An elderly couple well-known for their dedication to the community have been hospitalised following a break-in at their home.
Police believe intruders forced their way into the Ockford Ridge home of Danny and Peg Denningberg sometime between Saturday evening and the following morning, although they are still unsure how they sustained their injuries.
The couple, both former Godalming town councillors, are currently being treated at Guildford’s Royal Surrey County Hospital. Mr Denningberg, 83, has a broken collarbone, bruising to his chest, shoulder and face and a head injury. His 87-year-old wife is being kept under observation.
The police said they believe the intruders forced their way in through a window after gaining access to the rear garden.
It appears the couple’s daughter discovered her injured parents on Sunday afternoon and called for an ambulance but was unaware that the house had been broken into.
Surrey Police were alerted on Monday when their daughter discovered signs of a break-in and cash missing on returning to her parents’ house.
Detective Inspector Gary Summer said: “It is unclear at this stage the exact chain of events that led to this incident, so I would appeal to witnesses who saw anyone in the area acting suspiciously over the weekend, particularly on Saturday, to come forward.”
Waverley Borough Inspector Graham Weaver added: “Surrey is one of the safest places in the country to live and I would emphasise how unusual this type of incident is, if indeed the burglary and injuries received by the householders are linked.
“I would also underline the need for friends, relatives and neighbours to keep an eye out for the vulnerable at a time when we have seen a rise in the number of burglaries where elderly victims have been targeted.”
Residents in Ockford Ridge have been left stunned by what has happened. Keith Gatford, a neighbour, said: “This has shocked the community of Ockford Ridge. The Denningbergs are a lovely couple.”
Mr Gatford added that all residents in the area have been questioned by the police, particularly regarding their whereabouts at 8pm on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Denningberg have worked tirelessly for the community for many years. Mr Denningberg, who was made an MBE in 1980, served as a town and borough councillor for 40 years and was nominated to be the town’s mayor on three occasions.
During his years of service he initiated two major projects – the building of the Ockford Ridge Scout and Guide headquarters and the Denningberg Centre for the elderly.
Mrs Denningberg, also a former town mayor, served on Godalming town and Waverley borough councils until 2003.
A spokesman for the town council said: “All town councillors and town council staff were concerned to hear that the Denningbergs were in hospital and wish them both a speedy recovery.
“Danny and Peg Denningberg are highly respected and valued members of our community. We urge anyone who can offer any helpful information to the police to do so.”
Contact Surrey Police at Guildford police station on 0845 125 2222.
Anyone who knows Godalming will know how much of a contribution both have made to the town and they amount of charitable and voluntary work outside of politics that both have undertaken. Danny was until 2003 a councillor in Godalming on and off for fifty years and the Denningberg Centre for the elderly in the middle of Godalming was established through their hard work and dedication.
I'm praying that they make a full recovery and that the individuals who carried out this despicable act are caught and brought to justice.
I enclose the full story that appeared in the Surrey Advertiser.
An elderly couple well-known for their dedication to the community have been hospitalised following a break-in at their home.
Police believe intruders forced their way into the Ockford Ridge home of Danny and Peg Denningberg sometime between Saturday evening and the following morning, although they are still unsure how they sustained their injuries.
The couple, both former Godalming town councillors, are currently being treated at Guildford’s Royal Surrey County Hospital. Mr Denningberg, 83, has a broken collarbone, bruising to his chest, shoulder and face and a head injury. His 87-year-old wife is being kept under observation.
The police said they believe the intruders forced their way in through a window after gaining access to the rear garden.
It appears the couple’s daughter discovered her injured parents on Sunday afternoon and called for an ambulance but was unaware that the house had been broken into.
Surrey Police were alerted on Monday when their daughter discovered signs of a break-in and cash missing on returning to her parents’ house.
Detective Inspector Gary Summer said: “It is unclear at this stage the exact chain of events that led to this incident, so I would appeal to witnesses who saw anyone in the area acting suspiciously over the weekend, particularly on Saturday, to come forward.”
Waverley Borough Inspector Graham Weaver added: “Surrey is one of the safest places in the country to live and I would emphasise how unusual this type of incident is, if indeed the burglary and injuries received by the householders are linked.
“I would also underline the need for friends, relatives and neighbours to keep an eye out for the vulnerable at a time when we have seen a rise in the number of burglaries where elderly victims have been targeted.”
Residents in Ockford Ridge have been left stunned by what has happened. Keith Gatford, a neighbour, said: “This has shocked the community of Ockford Ridge. The Denningbergs are a lovely couple.”
Mr Gatford added that all residents in the area have been questioned by the police, particularly regarding their whereabouts at 8pm on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Denningberg have worked tirelessly for the community for many years. Mr Denningberg, who was made an MBE in 1980, served as a town and borough councillor for 40 years and was nominated to be the town’s mayor on three occasions.
During his years of service he initiated two major projects – the building of the Ockford Ridge Scout and Guide headquarters and the Denningberg Centre for the elderly.
Mrs Denningberg, also a former town mayor, served on Godalming town and Waverley borough councils until 2003.
A spokesman for the town council said: “All town councillors and town council staff were concerned to hear that the Denningbergs were in hospital and wish them both a speedy recovery.
“Danny and Peg Denningberg are highly respected and valued members of our community. We urge anyone who can offer any helpful information to the police to do so.”
Contact Surrey Police at Guildford police station on 0845 125 2222.
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