Vandals tear up poppy wreath

9:30am Saturday 15th November 2008

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Evesham police will be reviewing CCTV footage after vandals ripped up a poppy wreath laid down in Remembrance Sunday services.

The Mayor of Evesham, Cllr Alan Booth, said he felt ‘bitter’ after discovering a wreath laid down by the Freemasons in Evesham’s service last Sunday was found to have had all its poppies ripped off.

The discovery was made at a service being held at the memorial in Abbey Park on Tuesday.

While he doesn’t believe the Mason’s poppy wreath was targeted specifically, Cllr Booth said he was sad to see another example of vandalism.

“I found the wreath with all its poppies pulled off during another service on Tuesday and I can tell you no one was very happy about it” he said.

“I don’t think it was a personal attack on the Freemasons, their wreath was probably targeted because it was the one on the end.

“It’s just another example of mindless vandalism and it leaves me feeling bitter.”

West Mercia Police have said they are aware of the incident and would like to hear from those who may have seen something.

Spokesman Richard Bull said: “This is a despicable act that shows no respect for those who died during two world wars, and police will be reviewing CCTV footage of the area.

“If anyone has any information about the incident we would like to hear from them on 08457 444 888 quoting reference number 259N/111108.”