Vandals spray rocks at National Trust's popular Longshaw estate near Sheffield

Vandals were photographed spraying rocks with paint in a popular country park near Sheffield.

Two people were seen brazenly writing graffiti at the National Trust’s Longshaw estate.

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Slogans include: ‘Dream Big’, ‘Never Give Up’ and ‘One Love’.

Derbyshire Police Rural Crime Team said: “Our countryside is not a canvas for vandalism.

“Longshaw Estate is a beautiful natural area enjoyed by so many. This damage is completely unnecessary and has no place in our countryside.”

Police are appealing for information about the incident at 10.30am on Saturday October 10 on the footpath near the Padley Gorge Trail and Burbage Brook.

Report online at https://orlo.uk/CumMU

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