Published: October 29, 2007
'Outrage' as graffiti vandals attack Burnham-On-Sea's Manor Gardens

Graffiti vandals have attacked Manor Gardens in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea, painting messages across walls, benches and even tree trunks.

Angry local residents contacted Burnham-On-Sea.com this week about the "outrage" after spotting the half-term vandalism in Manor Gardens.

The attack comes just days after Burnham-On-Sea.com was first to report similar graffiti attacks on the town's sea wall and under Burnham pier.

Local resident Brian Nicholls contacted Burnham-On-Sea.com after walking through the gardens at the weekend.

"Graffiti has been scrawled across walls, tree trunks and even a commemorative bench - it's disgusting. These people clearly have nothing better to do," said Brian.

"The state of the gardens has been very poor for months, and it seems to be getting worse all the time. It's currently an embarrassment," he said.

Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Town Council says cleaners will be getting the problem sorted out early this week.

"I have an assurance that the graffiti will be steam cleaned away this week," said town clerk Eileen Shaw on Monday (October 29th).

Burnham-On-Sea.com understands police are considering introducing mobile CCTV cameras at the park in a fresh bid to stamp out the problems of anti-social behaviour there.