Appeal after vandalism at historic ruin

The site is popular with walkers and historians, police said

Graffiti has been daubed across a historic ruin in Derbyshire.

The Folly, off Bowden Lane in Chapel-en-le-Frith, is often frequented by walkers, photographers and history enthusiasts, Derbyshire Police said.

The Buxton Police safer neighbourhood team said a "substantial sections of the stonework and surrounding walls" were defaced with words like "be here now", "mods" and "feel the noise" on Tuesday evening.

As well as the graffiti, police said the site was found to be "littered with refuse including a discarded supermarket trolley".

In an appeal for information, a police spokesperson said: "The Folly holds significance as a local landmark and represents a small yet important aspect of Chapel-en-le-Frith's heritage.

"Such acts of vandalism not only mar the site's appearance but also pose a risk of further deterioration if not addressed."