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'Serious damage' to memorial bench at view point

Federica Bedendo
BBC News, North East and Cumbria
Eden police A picture of the broken bench at Hartside Summit View PointEden police
Police are appealing for information about who caused the damage to the bench

A memorial bench at a beauty spot has been subjected to "serious damage", say police.

It happened at Hartside Summit View Point, Alston, in Cumbria.

Eden Police issued a plea for information on Saturday to find who was responsible.

It said a picnic bench at Fairhill Recreation ground in Alston had also been damaged.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101.

Eden police The damaged benchEden police
Police are investigating the damage

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