Delancey Park saplings vandalised again

Thursday 05 December 2019

Two saplings at Delancey Park - which were planted to replace ones vandalised last year - have been cut down in an act of "mindless destruction".

Guernsey Police are appealing for information about the damage, which was caused sometime between Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December.

Damage was caused to saplings at the park on two separate occassions last year and the young trees there have once again been targeted. 

St Sampson's Senior Constable Paul Le Pelley condemned the act, saying the parish was once again having to pay for the behaviour of the minority. 

"They are two saplings which have been broken, both replacement saplings," he said. "It is just mindless, thoughtless and annoying."

Pictured: One of the saplings destroyed last year. 

"We will have to replace them again at the expense of the parish - we cannot let the minority spoil things for the rest of the community."

Deputy Le Pelley asked that any dog walkers or park users keep their "eyes and ears open" for any suspicious behaviour at the park.

If people ever see any such behaviour or damage, they are asked to contact the constables or police as soon as possible to maximise the chance of finding the culprits. 

Really disappointing to read this after our Flyers helped plant these back in March after the last lot of vandalism. https://t.co/K1QMtx9HS9

— Guernsey Velo Club (@VeloGuernsey) December 5, 2019

Other people have also expressed their disappointment with the vandalism, including the Guernsey Velo Club. Members of the group helped to replant the trees after they were last damaged. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC 97 Du Port on 725111 or through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Pictured top: One of the saplings vandalised at Delancey Park (Credit: Guernsey Police).