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Reindeer, part of Maidstone's Christmas lights, damaged by vandals overnight

A Christmas reindeer on display as part of the festive lights in Maidstone has been vandalised.

The metal reindeer, which was in Jubilee Square and lit up at night, was discovered to have been damaged this morning.

Its metal frame had been left mangled out of shape.

The damaged reindeer is loaded onto a van
The damaged reindeer is loaded onto a van
This is how the damaged reindeer was found this morning
This is how the damaged reindeer was found this morning

It was one of the main lights in the town provided by Maidstone council, along with two illuminated Christmas trees in the upper and lower High Street.

The reindeer was taken away this morning to see whether it can be repaired.

The reindeer before the incident. Picture: Peter Cackett.
The reindeer before the incident. Picture: Peter Cackett.

A spokesman for Maidstone council said the incident had been reported to the police and was being investigated.

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