Vandals wreck Newport flower displays
Vandals have damaged flower displays which were put up for Newport in Bloom.
Hanging baskets outside Longford Playgroup in Newport High Street were targeted in the attack, which happened between midnight and 4am on Wednesday.
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses.
Safer Neighbourhood Inspector for Newport, Gary Wade, said: “Vandals have maliciously damaged the fantastic work Newport in Bloom volunteers have done to enhance the town and local community.
“There have been suggestions that the damage may have been caused by students, however at the current time there is no evidence to suggest this and I would ask anyone with information or anyone who witnessed the damage to get in contact with us so that we can take action against the offenders and bring them to justice.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference 95S 060618. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
