Bradford City "disgusted" after Valley Parade memorial vandalised

The state was defaced last week

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 3rd May 2022

Bradford City say they're "disgusted" after vandals defaced a memorial to the victims of the Valley Parade fire.

The statue, in Centenary Square, was targeted sometime last week, and the club said police were investigating.

56 people died in the fire in 1985, with a ceremony set to take place on the 11th May to mark the anniversary.

The club’s chief executive officer, Ryan Sparks, said: “We are disgusted and deeply saddened to see the damage done to the memorial in City Park.

“The memorial means so much for so many people, and is close to our football club’s heart. We hope action is taken against those responsible.

“We will offer our support to the local authorities in terms of rectifying the memorial, and certainly hope this will be possible ahead of the 37th anniversary of the disaster next week.

“We ask anyone with any information to come forward and help West Yorkshire Police bring the culprit(s) to justice for this disgraceful act.”

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