Liberation Day Wreath Destroyed In Guernsey

Sunday, 10 May 2020 19:25

Guernsey Police are looking for whoever destroyed a wreath left by the Bailiff at the St Peter Port war memorial to mark the 75th anniversary of Liberation Day.

The force has called it ' despicable'. The wreath was taken to Le Febvre Street sometime today (Sunday 10 May) and smashed. It could not be repaired and had to be seized.

It was laid on the monument on Smith Street by Sir Richard Collas on Liberation Day.

Anyone with information is urged to call 01481 725111 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Officers are currently investigating the destruction of the wreath laid by the Bailiff at the War Memorial.

We share your outrage about this despicable act.

If you know who did this, call us on 725111 or CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111. pic.twitter.com/ThJPMWjQcq
— Guernsey Police (@GuernseyPolice) May 10, 2020

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