A LOCAL resident has written to Mid Devon District Council to highlight an act of vandalism in the Crediton park, Newcombes Meadow.

David Cann wrote on Wednesday, December 10: “Unfortunately I need to report vandalism in Newcombes Meadow, Crediton in the form of it one of this year's planted trees being destroyed.

“As you can see in the photograph, it has been snapped off in the main part of the trunk.

“The wooden cross bar was found pinned to the Rectory wall in Church Street.

“Sadly for this tree there is no recovery.”

If you know who damaged the tree, please contact the police using the 101 number.

To report anonymously, use Crimestoppers telephone number 0800 555 111 or via the website: crimestoppers-uk.org