Another rhino statue vandalised in charity trail

Another painted rhino sculpture which is forming part of a charity trail around South Devon has been vandalised.

'Glimpses' the life-size painted rhino was based outside the Guildhall Shopping Centre in Exeter.

Police are not investigating after three men were reported to have thrown a brick at the sculpture, causing damage.

It seems to be the second time a statue has been targeted in the city.

One sculpture based outside the station had to be repaired after it's ear was snapped offless than 48 hours after going on display.

• Read more: rhino statue repaired after broken-off ear found in nearby pub

Descriptions of men sought

Police are investigating and have obtained CCTV coverage of the area and are reviewing it in a bid to identify possible offenders.

• One of the men is described as wearing a long sleeved white T-shirt with blue lettering and a red logo on the left arm, dark blue jeans and blue trainers with a white band around the sole

• Another was wearing a dark hoody with a purple lanyard hanging out of the pocket, dark blue jeans, and red trainers with a white band around the sole

• The third man was wearing a white polo shirt, gray combat trousers and white trainers

Anyone who knows anything is asked to contact the police on 101, or give information anonymously through Crimestoppers.