Upset after Tommy silhouette by Kingswood shops vandalised

The Remembrance Tommy silhouette was targeted on the Kingswood estate in Watford on Friday night.

The incident has caused upset in the community and was branded “atrocious” by a councillor.

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The vandalised Tommy silhouette (Image: UGC)

Footage shows a group of youngsters stamping and flattening the figure outside the North Approach shops at 9.22pm.

The damage has been reported to police, which has confirmed officers are investigating.

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Councillor Tim Williams, who funded the Tommy installation, said: “This is atrocious behaviour and total disrespect for those who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms.

“It’s utterly mindless vandalism from the perpetrators. I’ll ensure we’ll have it replaced next year as there’s no way we’ll be defeated by these senseless morons.

“I’ve highlighted this matter to our local police team.”

Cllr Tim Williams pictured next to a Tommy silhouette in 2020. A total of 28 Tommy's have been installed across Watford this year. (Image: Cllr Tim Williams)

John Swain, chairman of Kingswood Residents Association, added: “We are absolutely disgusted by this mindless act of criminal damage. Enquiries are ongoing and we are hopeful those responsible can be held to account.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or visit https://www.herts.police.uk/ro/report/ quoting crime reference 41/96238/22.

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