Bandstand 'vandalised' with St George's crosses

Wyre Forest District Council urged anyone who witnessed vandalism to contact the police

A newly refurbished bandstand has been targeted in what a council has called an act of vandalism, after several St George's crosses were painted on it.

Wyre Forest District Council said the incident happened at Brinton Park, Kidderminster, on Monday and the graffiti was later removed by council workers.

The local authority has since warned constituents that painting St George's crosses on council property amounts to criminal damage.

"We urge anyone who witnesses vandalism, or has any information about those responsible, to contact the police," a spokesperson said.

The incident, which saw a number of St George's crosses painted on a Kidderminster bandstand, happened on Monday

They added: "We respect that people may choose to fly the Union Flag or St George's Cross on their own property as a way of expressing national pride.

"However, painting flags on council property will be treated as graffiti, which is criminal damage.

"Clean-up like this comes at a cost to local taxpayers and takes valuable time away from other planned improvements."