A cemetery in County Durham has been targeted by vandals as trinkets and other items around graves are thrown, sparking regular 24-hour patrols.
Durham Constabulary received repeated reports of anti-social behaviour at Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery over recent weeks. Officers said there is a "concern" that trinkets are being moved or thrown deliberately and said in response that officers are carrying out regular 24-hour patrols of the area.
The local neighbourhood team are now encouraging members of the public to report incidents directly to them so they can be investigated. Police described it as an "emotive issue" and reassured residents that officers are taking a "robust approach" and will "take action" to deal with those responsible.
