February 21, 2018, 9:44 amUpdated: February 21, 2018, 11:03 am
Kelso Abbey in the Scottish Borders (Getty Images)
AN appeal has been launched for witnesses after vandals struck at a historic site in the Scottish Borders.
Police were called to Kelso Abbey on Sunday afternoon after a member of the public spotted that the walls within the cloisters area had been stained.
Officers are now liaising with Historic and Environment Scotland to establish if the stain, possibly caused by mud, can be removed and to identify the culprits.
Kelso Abbey damage (Police Scotland)
Constable Craig Hood from Kelso Police Station said: “At this time we do not know if the damage is permanent, or if it can be cleaned off. Nevertheless, this is a reckless and unecessary act of vandalism that cannot be tolerated.
“Anyone who remembers seeing any suspicious activity within the Abbey, or who can help us trace those responsible is asked to come forward.”
“Those with information can contact Kelso Police Station via 101 and quote incident number 2540 of the 18th February.
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