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Jun 2023
Four memorial benches vandalised in Harrogate woods
Four memorial benches in Harrogate's Pinewoods have been vandalised.
The benches, some of which were paid for by families who lost loved ones, were damaged last night (June 25).
Of those which were vandalised, two were on the path between the war memorial and Harlow Moor Road.
Another two were damaged off the path.
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Pinewoods Conservation Group, which helps to maintain the 96-acre woodland, said the incident highlights an increase in anti-social behaviour and vandalism.
It described the damage as "very disappointing".
The group added that the vandalism has also been reported to North Yorkshire Police.
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