Fountains Monastery targeted by Vandals – Police CCTV appeal

North Yorkshire police are suing information and have released CCTV footage of the man they want to talk about after Fountains Abbey near Ripon was targeted by Vandals late Sunday night.

The incident occurred at 11:30pm on Sunday, February 16th, resulting in graffiti being painted on both the monastery on the Grade I List Site and the Church of St. Mary.

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This can cause considerable damage as the paint is oil-based and is applied to medieval plaster work.

Police are currently trying to identify the man depicted in the CCTV footage as they may have information to assist in the investigation.

“This is a gruesome act of vandalism on a world-famous heritage. North Yorkshire Police do not tolerate these types of conduct. Justice,” said Sergeant Danny Copperwhaute of the North Yorkshire Police Neighborhood Police Team.

Police have released these CCTV images of the men they want to talk about as they may have information to help with the investigation. (Image: North Yorkshire Police) “We want to hear from anyone who has information about the person responsible for this heartless conduct.”

If you have information to help you investigate the police or are aware of the man depicted on CCTV, please email danny.copperwheat@northyorkshire.police.uk.

Alternatively, you can call the North Yorkshire Police in 101 to ask for Danny Copperwheat, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or on its website.

When passing information, please quote reference 12250029494.