On Air Now Great Songs Midnight - 7:00am
Now Playing Jawsh 685 & Jason Derulo Savage Love (The Siren Beat Song)

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

Monday, 3 August 2020 22:05

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.”

Share

More from Local News

  • Could you be a blood donor?

    The NHS Blood and Transplant Service are calling on local people to help fill available blood donation appointments at their Nottingham Donor Centre over coming days and weeks to help boost their blood stock levels.

  • Radio Newark on DAB Digital Radio.

    DAB deal signals massive expansion in Radio Newark’s reach. Radio Newark's potential audience reach is set to expand dramatically after the community station’s board of directors accepted an offer to have its output relayed by Nottingham DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting).

  • Newark jam-packed with events this spring and summer

    This year is set to be a busy one in Newark with a whole host of events set to take place in the market town over the next few months. From Artisan Markets to the CAMRA Beer Festival and ‘Race to the Castle’ (a paddle board event) to the popular Steampunk Festival, there’s lots for families and friends to get involved with.

  • StreetLink support for rough sleepers in Newark and Sherwood

    If you see someone sleeping rough and you want to help, you can now alert the right support groups through one website, StreetLink. StreetLink, a digital platform aimed at helping rough sleepers, has officially relaunched with a new website that connects people who are sleeping rough to local support services.