Damage to war memorial was 'accidental' police say after investigation

Damage to war memorial was 'accidental' police say after investigation

Outrage as Walgett's war memorial statue accidentally damaged, police confirm. Teens involved identified, statue to be restored by RSL NSW.

Walgett ANZAC statue vandalism deemed 'accidental'

NSW Police have deemed an alleged act of vandalism against a century-old marble Anzac soldier at a War Memorial in Walgett as “accidental”. In a statement, Police said they have spoken to several teenagers alleged to have been involved in the incident which occurred at Walgett’s Anzac Memorial earlier this month. Officers attached to Central North Police District were called to Walgett Memorial Park on Fox Street about 11.30pm on Wednesday 14 Ja…