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Police Probe Third Vandalism of Bilsthorpe Remembrance Display

Officers are investigating the attacks as criminal damage, issuing a public appeal for information.

Overview

  • Nottinghamshire Police report the community display on Eakring Road has been targeted three times, most recently overnight between 26 and 27 October.
  • Soldier silhouettes and poppies were found pushed over, with additional silhouettes along adjoining roads also damaged.
  • The memorial was created by local residents ahead of Remembrance Sunday to honor service personnel.
  • Officers have increased visible patrols in the area and are pursuing a criminal-damage investigation led by the Sherwood neighbourhood team.
  • Police urge anyone with information to call 101 quoting incident 88 of 22 October 2025 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.