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Jul 2021
Last Updated: 26/07/2021
Crimple Valley red kite wood sculpture vandalised
The red kite sculpture stood proud in the Crimple Valley area of Harrogate for just two months before vandals damaged it last week.
A Harrogate wood carver has expressed disappointment after vandals ripped off the face of one of his sculptures.
Jonathan Sherwood, who operates under the trading name Sherwood Carving, created the red kite sculpture for Harrogate Sports & Fitness Centre.
The artwork stood proud in the Crimple Valley area of Harrogate for just two months before vandals damaged it last Tuesday.
As the missing piece could not be found, Mr Sherwood is going to try and recarve the head this evening. He told the Stray Ferret:
"I always try to make my carvings quite sturdy but unfortunately if someone really wants to do some damage then they are able to.
"Obviously it is disappointing. I was quite surprised to see it like that. I am fully booked with work so I will have to go in the evening to have a look.
"Hopefully I will be able to recarve it by moving the position of the bird's head slightly."
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Local resident Mike Ulman found the damage last week and posted pictures of it on a community Facebook page.
The post prompted numerous comments from people sharing Mr Sherwood's disappointment and questioning the motivations of whoever was responsible.
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