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Man sought after baby graves damaged

Jake Wallace
BBC News, South West
Devon and Cornwall Police A grainy CCTV image of a man wearing a dark puffer jacket in a graveyard. Devon and Cornwall Police
Police have appealed for information to help identify the man

Police have launched an appeal to identify a man after infant grave tablets and memorials at a Plymouth cemetery were damaged.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the incident was believed to have taken place overnight on Monday 3 March at Ford Park Cemetery.

The force said several baby grave tablets and vase tops were deliberately damaged and the families connected have been informed.

Anyone who recognises the man or has information on the incident has been asked to contact the police.

Devon and Cornwall Police A grainy black and while image of a man wearing a jacket while holding what looks like a grave vase topDevon and Cornwall Police
Police said the man could help officers with their enquiries

A police spokesperson said: "We understand that these images are not of great quality but we hope that someone may recognise the man pictured.

"It is believed he may be able to help officers with their enquiries."

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