Police appeal over "heartless" vandalism of grave in Aberdeen

They are looking for information after a grave was damaged at the Newhills Cemetery.

Author: Lewis MichiePublished 12th Aug 2021
Last updated 12th Aug 2021

Police Officers from Bucksburn Community Policing Team are appealing for information after a grave was vandalised in Aberdeen.

The incident happened at Newhills Cemetery, Chapel of Stoneywood to Fairley Road in Aberdeen.

On Wednesday, 4 August, a woman was visiting her daughter’s grave when she noticed that a cherub ornament had been damaged. When she attended the cemetery again on Friday, 6 August, she noticed another ornament had been pulled out the ground and broken.

Constable Andrew Douglas said: “This heartless vandalism has upset the family involved and I would appeal to anyone with information regarding this matter to contact officers through 101 quoting reference 1114 of 7 August.”

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