Headstone vandalised in Sunderland cemetery

Vandals threw paint on a gravestone at the cemetery

Vandals threw paint on a gravestone 

Police are appealing for information after vandals damaged a grave in Bishopwearmouth Cemetery in Chester Road.

Between midday Saturday March 2, and 3pm Sunday March 3, vandals threw paint over a headstone inside the cemetery in the SR4 area of Sunderland.

Neighbourhood Inspector Dave Pickett said: “Mindless damage like this causes lots of distress to the victims and there is no place for it in our communities.”

Enquiries into the damage are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 ext 69191.