Yobs destroy commemorative bench in shocking show of VE Day disrespect

A group of teenagers are being hunted by Merseyside Police and and park rangers after a commemorative bench was destroyed in a Southport Park.

The bench which was donated to Botanics Gardens as a precious gift a number of years ago was smashed beyond repair by a group of youths who were caught on CCTV leaving the gardens just moments after the bench was destroyed.

One avid user of the Botanic Gardens said “This donated bench was vandalised by 3 youths misbehaving in Botanic Gardens on the evening of VE Day.

“It is extremely sad that on the day we were celebrating the end of World War ll and so many sacrificed their young lives allowing us to enjoy our freedom that these teenagers should behave this way.”