Swastika vandalism in Tywford Wood near Colsterworth

By The Editor

10th Jun 2019 | Local News

Vandals have struck in Twyford Wood spray-painting swastikas on a commemorative bench remembering war heroes who flew from North Witham for the D-Day landings in June 1944.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the vandal attack which happened in the Forestry England-owned wood, site of the former RAF North Witham, sometime between yesterday (Sun) and today.

A Lincolnshire Police spokesman said: "A number of areas within the Twyford Wood site have been defaced with swastikas in silver and white spray paint.

"This includes a commemorative bench which has been extensively vandalised.

"We are appealing for witnesses to this vandalism and anyone with any information that can assist with our investigation to contact us."

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting incident number 54 of June 10, email [email protected] quoting incident number 54 of June 10 in the subject line or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

     

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