Teenager arrested for vandalising wreath at Guernsey War Memorial

Credit: Guernsey Police

A 19-year-old man has been arrested for vandalising a wreath laid by the outgoing Bailiff at the War Memorial in St Peter Port.

Sir Richard Collas, who retired from his duties at the weekend (9-10 May), laid the flowers at the memorial as part of the Liberation Day celebrations.

Guernsey Police say inquiries are ongoing and are calling on anyone with information to come forward.

The memorial is situated at the top of Smith Street in St Peter Port. Credit: Guernsey Police

The laying of the flowers, at the memorial at the top of Smith Street, was one of the last acts of Sir Richard as Bailiff.

Anyone with further details of the incident is asked to call 01481 725111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.