Image showing item stuck on Margaret Thatcher statue in Grantham 'fake'
The statue of the former Prime Minister has been a frequent target of vandalism
Last updated 26th Oct 2022
The latest images of the Margaret Thatcher statue appearing to show an item strapped to her head are said to be fake.
Pictures have been circulating on social media but one councillor has said they think the so-called 'adult toy' has been photo-shopped on.
It comes days after the slogan ‘Tories Out’ was spray painted on the £300,000 statue. .
The pictures have been circulating on social media, with many taking them as fact.
South Kesteven District Council haven’t responded directly to questions on whether they are believed to be faked.
However, Councillor Richard Cleaver reported on Twitter that the photo is believed to be fake.
The statue of the former Prime Minister, who was born in Grantham, has been a frequent target of vandalism and mockery.
Eggs and paint were thrown at it within weeks of it being installed, and a hammer and sickle was also painted on it.
The statue was funded through private donations, but the council bears the cost of cleaning it up.
Lincolnshire Police are treating the latest graffiti as criminal damage.