Original Tom Parker dairy milk float is stolen

A BELOVED milk float passed down by generations of dairy farmers has been stolen.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Nov 2017, 13:04 BST
Updated 12th Dec 2017, 03:52 BST
Jack Martin is calling for the return of this much-loved Tom Parker milk float after it was stolen during the nightJack Martin is calling for the return of this much-loved Tom Parker milk float after it was stolen during the night
Jack Martin is calling for the return of this much-loved Tom Parker milk float after it was stolen during the night

A horse down float once belonging to renowned Fareham dairy farmer Tom Parker was stolen last night.

Tom Parker Dairies was established in Fareham in 1921 and used the vehicle to carry out its milk deliveries to customers.

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However, after being upcycled and passed down through generations, the float was stolen from its home at Beaconhill Farm in Exton – where Mr Parker’s great-grandson, Jack Martin, sustains his family’s legacy.

Jack, 37, who runs the Tom Parker Creamery, said: ‘This milk float is of incalculable value to me because it is the only one left. It’s been around for more than 80 years.

‘It was at the farm at about 8pm last night, but when I went out this morning at about 8am it was gone.

‘I want to see whoever stole it caught and I want it back with all my heart.’