Boys caught damaging statue in Barnsley

Two boys are to be dealt with for causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to a statue in Barnsley.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Sep 2018, 10:18 BST
Updated 6th Sep 2018, 10:21 BST
Damage was caused to a statue in BarnsleyDamage was caused to a statue in Barnsley
Damage was caused to a statue in Barnsley

The statue in Monk Bretton was damaged at some point between Tuesday, July 24 and Thursday, August 2.

Glass panes on the monument, which commemorates the local glass industry, were smashed.

Damage was caused to a statue in BarnsleyDamage was caused to a statue in Barnsley
Damage was caused to a statue in Barnsley
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They were identified, interviewed and admitted causing the damage.

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They are to be dealt with by Barnsley's Youth Offending Team.

PC Sam Whitehead said: 'This monument means a lot to the local community and I'm pleased that the two boys admitted the damage they had caused and apologised for their actions.'

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