Anger after graffiti vandals hit buildings
Vandals are taking up taxpayers’ money after graffiti was daubed in a Mid Wales town, it has been claimed.
A number of buildings have been hit by vandals in recent months in Newtown who have sprayed graffiti, broken windows and caused fire damage.
Recently Brisco House in Broad Street has had windows smashed again, after being targeted in March.
Then a family tomb was sprayed with graffiti.
On June 7 the Pryce family mausoleum was sprayed with graffiti and on the door it said “free drugs knock.”
Then a picnic bench was set on fire on the riverside patch the following day, sparking an appeal for information from Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council.
Town Clerk Ed Humphreys is hoping people will come forward, as it is taxpayers’ money that is being used to repair the damage.
He said: “It is very disappointing that damage is being caused to notable historic landmarks of Newtown and leaving other general amenities unusable.
“Not only does it detract from the well-being of the town, it is a direct monetary cost to the people of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn for repairs and increase in insurance premiums and an indirect cost by taking staff away from other duties. “
"I hope people will to report information to the police which might lead to arrest of the perpetrators."
The family tomb was hit by vandals earlier this year, and now the council is appealing for anyone with information about who could have committed the crimes.
Mr Humphreys added: "Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council is urging anyone with any information on these incidents to please contact.
"If anyone noticed anything suspicious or has any information relating to the incidents, please report it to Dyfed Powys Police by calling 101.
"Equally if anyone witnesses any similar incidents please call 101 immediately."
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
