A commemorative bench has been vandalised in Park Gardens, Stroud.
It was installed by local veterans in memory of fallen comrades and is situated opposite the war memorial, which is maintained by Stroud District Council.
Park Gardens, which is maintained by Stroud Town Council was given to the town by Sidney B Park in memory of his son, Herbert Sidney Park who was killed in the First World War.
Stroud District Council Chair and Chair of the council’s Armed Forces Working Group, Councillor Kate Kay said: “I was very sad to see this and totally condemn such vandalism. I understand how upset and angry military veterans in Stroud will be.
“We will do everything we can as a council to repair the bench as quickly as possible and will support the police in any inquiries.”
If anyone has any information about the vandalism they should contact Gloucestershire Police.