An environmental group has apologised after an iconic North East monument was daubed in graffiti at a protest march.
Surfers Against Sewage North Tyneside protestors took part in a UK-wide day of action on Saturday which turned the spotlight on water companies and pollution. Around 40 members walked from Collingwood Monument at Tynemouth to Cullercoats Bay as it’s currently the only beach in North Tyneside that doesn’t hold a prestigious Blue Flag.
But many Tynemouth locals were left angered after slogans were found written on the Grade Two listed monument that stands overlooking the mouth of the River Tyne dedicated to Admiral Lord Collingwood, who was second in command at the Battle of Trafalgar and is often referred to as the forgotten hero of the naval engagement that claimed Nelson’s life.
