THE KIDDERMINSTER community has been shocked after vandals daubed graffiti onto the newly-refurbished bandstand in Brinton Park.
A number of George Crosses were painted onto the near century-old structure over the weekend.
A team from Wyre Forest District Council which is responsible for the park quickly removed the graffiti on Monday.
A spokesperson for the council said: “While we respect that many people proudly fly the Union Flag or St George Cross on their own property, painting flags on council property is considered graffiti and is treated as criminal damage.
“Clean-ups like this come at a cost to local taxpayers and take valuable time away from other planned improvements across the district.”
The council has urged witnesses or anyone with information about those responsible to report it to the police.
“Together we can help keep our parks safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone.”
Witnesses or anyone with information should report it to police by calling 101.
The history of Brinton Park bandstand
The current bandstand in Brinton Park was built in 1934 and was designed by former Kidderminster borough engineer Joseph Hawcroft.
The structure was listed as a Grade II listed building by Historic England in 1976.
And the bandstand hosts a number of free events, including brass and concert bands during the summer months.
Prior to that, a bandstand – in some form – had existed on the site from 1896 after a previous kiosk in the park was destroyed by fire.
