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Weston-super-Mare sand sculptures attacked by vandals | Weston-super-Mare sand sculptures attacked by vandals |
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Vandals have once again attacked sand sculptures created for public display on a North Somerset beach. | |
Three of 30 sculptures have been damaged with the Weston-super-Mare Sand Sculpture Festival organisers putting the cost at thousands of pounds. | Three of 30 sculptures have been damaged with the Weston-super-Mare Sand Sculpture Festival organisers putting the cost at thousands of pounds. |
Two years ago several of the sculptures at the annual festival were smashed. | Two years ago several of the sculptures at the annual festival were smashed. |
Resident sculptor Rachel Stubbs said it was "extremely frustrating" that people would set out to damage in a matter of minutes what can take weeks to create. | Resident sculptor Rachel Stubbs said it was "extremely frustrating" that people would set out to damage in a matter of minutes what can take weeks to create. |
The break-in this year triggered a 24-hour security system, which was implemented after the damage in 2012, and organisers believe further damage was prevented by a quick response from security staff. | The break-in this year triggered a 24-hour security system, which was implemented after the damage in 2012, and organisers believe further damage was prevented by a quick response from security staff. |
Festival organiser Cindy Lap: "It is very sad that this proves to be necessary, but we are happy that the system works." | Festival organiser Cindy Lap: "It is very sad that this proves to be necessary, but we are happy that the system works." |
Pictures of three men were captured by CCTV cameras and close-up photos have been generated and handed to police, the organisers said. | Pictures of three men were captured by CCTV cameras and close-up photos have been generated and handed to police, the organisers said. |
An Avon and Somerset Police spokeswoman confirmed detectives are investigating "an incident of criminal damage" which took place during the evening of 3 May. | |
"Anyone who was in the area between 6.30pm and 11pm is asked to contact police," she added. |
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