Families 'devastated' as gravestones vandalised

Several gravestones were found to have been vandalised in a "trail of destruction" on Saturday morning

Families say they are "devastated" after a vandal rampage has seen scores of gravestones demolished at a Flintshire cemetery.

Headstones at Connah's Quay Cemetery were kicked over in what has been described as a "trail of destruction" by one councillor.

David Richardson said he witnessed families "with tears in their eyes" as they discovered what happened at the scene.

North Wales Police has appealed for help to catch those responsible.

Families were left with "tears in their eyes" as they discovered the destruction

"It's not only disgusting, it's upsetting," said Richardson, who represents the Golftyn ward in Connah's Quay.

"I just don't see why you would want to do that."

Richardson said he was told about the vandalism on Saturday morning, when one of the families affected contacted him.

"When I first arrived there I could see half-a-dozen people stood at graves. It upset me to see family members with tears in their eyes," he added.

An appeal for information has been launched by North Wales Police

North Wales Police said the act of vandalism has understandably caused widespread distress.

The police has urged anyone with information to contact them.