Memorial Gardens To Be Locked Overnight
Written by HFM News on 30th June 2020
Market Harborough’s Memorial Gardens will be locked up overnight to stop anti-social behaviour.
The Memorial Gardens will be locked-up overnight
It follows an incident earlier this month when someone defecated against a wall next to a ‘Tommy’ soldier silhouette, which led to widespread repulsion,
Cllr Simon Whelband is Chair of the Harborough District Community Safety Partnership:
The two entrances will be padlocked between 6pm and 7am, although there will be some flexibility during the Remembrance period, when events like a sunset ceremony are held.
John Morley, President of Market Harborough Royal British Legion, told Hfm he welcomes the move:
