Landmarks attacked by vandals

It is hoped repair costs will be covered by insurance

Two Guernsey landmarks have been attacked by vandals.

Four separate areas of Vale Church were daubed with graffiti and some graves were damaged.

The Millennium Stone at L'Ancresse was also targeted and sprayed with a graffiti message.

Vale's Constable, Mr Jeff Kitts, says it is possible that it might be the same people responsible for both acts of vandalism. Guernsey Police have been informed.

Graves smashed

At Vale Church, the words "this used to be God's house - but he moved" were sprayed in black paint on the church door, one of the walls and a window.

The rector of the church, Father Kevin Northover, said he thought it may have been a pre-planned attack because the writing was sprayed onto the walls with a stencil.

Marble on some of the graves was also smashed during the attack.

Officials believe the graffiti was sprayed on using stencils

Father Northover said: "People have been very shocked and upset to hear about it.

"A number of people have already been in the graveyard checking family graves to see if they're alright.

"It has had quite a strong reaction in the parish."

It is hoped the cost of much of the damage will be covered by the church's insurance.

The Millennium Stone has had the words "This is not a photo opportunity" stencilled across it.