Huddersfield war memorial vandalised

The statue honours those who lost their lives in the First World War

Tolson Memorial Museum, Huddersfield
Author: Seb CheerPublished 8th Jul 2021

Police in Huddersfield are investigating, after a statue honouring those who list their lives in the First World War was vandalised.

It happened on Saturday night (3 July), outside the Tolson Memorial Museum on Wakefield Road.

It's thought a group of young people damaged windows in the building around 8pm, before damaging the statue itself.

Inspector Graham Dyson from the Huddersfield Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “The statue marks the bravery of those who fought in the First World War and ended up paying the ultimate price.

"The damage caused to it will undoubtedly cause significant upset and offence in our communities, and we are investigating to both identify and take necessary action against those responsible.

“I would appeal to anyone who has any information about the incident or who saw anyone acting suspiciously at the museum at the time to get in contact.”

“Call the Huddersfield NPT on 101 quoting log 13210336561 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

“Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”

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