Watford’s mayor has confirmed that the damage to the Remembrance Day 'Tommy' was not deliberate.

Peter Taylor posted on Facebook yesterday that damage done to the silhouette in St Albans Road last week was not done purposefully.

The police reviewed the CCTV footage of the incident and concluded that the defacement of the memorial was accidental.

Watford Observer: The statue on St Albans Road was damaged last week. The statue on St Albans Road was damaged last week. (Image: Peter Taylor)

Peter Taylor stated on Facebook: “I hope that the knowledge that this was not a malicious act will provide some comfort to those who were hurt by the damage.”

The Tommy had been installed as part of an art project called 'There But Not There' to remember those who died in the First World War.

Peter Taylor added to his post on Facebook: “I know many residents in Watford were shocked by the damage done to Tommy silhouette on St Albans Road at the end of last week. This is understandable given that we will soon be commemorating Remembrance Sunday and giving thanks to all those who serve and have served in the armed forces to keep them safe.”

They depict a soldier from the Great War who were all informally called 'Tommys'.

There are currently 28 on display around Watford in honour.