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Council 'deeply saddened' by damaged Tommy statues

Andy Trigg
BBC News, Norfolk
Long Stratton TownCouncil A silhouette statue of a World War One Tommy. The bayonet at the top of the gun has been removedLong Stratton TownCouncil
The statues had been dotted around Long Stratton to mark Remembrance Day

A town council said it had been left "deeply saddened" after four of its Tommy statues were vandalised.

Long Stratton Town Council said the bayonets of the statues had been "cut off" sometime between 23 and 26 November.

Replacing the silhouettes, which were installed for Remembrance Day, was likely to cost £700.

Norfolk Police said anyone with information should contact it.

The statues had been installed at various locations in Long Stratton, including the memorial garden on Swan Lane, the village hall, Congregational Church and The Plain.

Tommy statues were designed for the Royal British Legion Industries charity, and they have been installed by councils across the UK.

Long Stratton TownCouncil An undmaged silhouette statue of a World War One TommyLong Stratton TownCouncil
The council says one of the five statues remains undamaged

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