Witnesses sought after public toilets vandalised in north Shropshire town

Witnesses are urged to come forward

Police are appealing for witnesses after public toilets in a Shropshire town centre were vandalised.

West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a group of young people were seen vandalising public toilets on Wem town centre car park on Saturday evening (October 31).

A spokesperson for the force said, at around 8.30pm, a group of three girls and a boy spray-painted graffiti on the men's public toilets.

The group then entered the building, where further graffiti was sprayed inside and a light fitting was damaged.

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The public toilets were closed after the incident | Google

Police have released descriptions of the group in a bid to identify those responsible.

One girl was described as having long dark hair and wearing a red top, black skirt, black jacket and tights.

Two other girls were dressed in black clothing, while the boy was wearing a light-coloured top, dark trousers and a crossbody bag.

The toilets were closed to the public following the incident.

Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, saw the group in the area at the time or has information that could help identify those involved to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Safer Neighbourhood Team by emailing [email protected]

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