'Ay up me duck' trail Derbyshire: Disappointment as vandals target duck sculpture
Vandals have knocked over a giant duck sculpture in Belper town centre.
Police received reports of a duck sculpture on Belper Market Place being knocked over on the evening of Wednesday, February 25.
The sculpture was one of eight giant ducks, which appeared across the Amber Valley as a part of 'Ay up me duck' trail set to help boost footfall across four town centres including Alfreton, Belper, Ripley and Heanor.
Now officers have launched an appeal to members of the public to find those responsible.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We are disappointed to have received a report that on the evening of Wednesday 25th February a couple of teenagers were seen knocking over the duck on Belper Market Place.
“Whilst we carry out CCTV enquires we would appreciate if anybody witnessed this incident or has any information to contact us.
"The ducks are only in Amber Valley for a short time and out of the 8 ducks throughout Belper, Ripley, Alfreton and Heanor this is the first report of damage and we hope it is the last so residents young and old can enjoy them as they are intended to be.”
Anyone who can assist officers with their enquiries is asked to contact Derbyshire police using one of the methods below and quote 26000115004:
Website – use the online contact form; or phone – call 101.
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.