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Appeal for witnesses after ‘mindless vandalism’ of town centre flowers

Some of the damage from Sunday night. Image: Newark Police

Flowers were taken out of the planters and thrown on the ground on Bridge Street and Carter Gate overnight on Sunday (2nd August).

A statement from Newark Police said:

“We are appealing for any witnesses to the vandalism of planters on Bridge Street and Carter Gate, Newark which occurred overnight Sunday the 2nd of August.

Residents and businesses were shocked to wake up to the scene this morning. The planters are placed there for the enjoyment of residents and visitors to the Newark Town centre and this mindless vandalism will not be tolerated

If you have any information about this incident please call 101 quoting crime number 2000400511. You can also call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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