WREATHS positioned in entrance of Edinburgh’s Warfare Memorial had been set on fireplace as Nicola Sturgeon blasted ‘disgraceful’ vandals.
Hearth crews had been known as to the capital’s Metropolis Chambers at round 5am on Monday to stories of a blaze.
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Footage posted on TikTok by consumer auldedinburgh exhibits the charred stays of poppy wreaths laid to commemorate Remembrance Sunday.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon hit out on the “sickening and disgraceful” culprits.
She wrote on Twitter: “Completely past comprehension that somebody would vandalise a struggle memorial on Remembrance Day – sickening and disgraceful.
“I hope these accountable are recognized and delivered to justice.”
Police confirmed to the BBC they’re probing the hearth, which is regarded as deliberate.
Ch Insp Murray Tait stated: “Our inquiries are ongoing after poppy wreaths had been set on fireplace on the struggle memorial in Excessive Avenue, Edinburgh about 05:00 on Monday.
“Officers are finishing up inquiries and gathering CCTV footage to search out out extra data on whoever is accountable.
“I totally condemn this appalling act of vandalism, particularly at the moment of yr when remembrance companies have simply been held throughout the nation.”
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CCTV within the space is being checked and witnesses are being urged to return ahead.
