A person has been charged and convicted of criminal damage following a police investigation into the incident involving the Naiad statue in late April.
The statue, which is located in Upper Precinct, was detached from her fixings and numerous concerned residents reported this to the Council.
Once the artwork, made by Coventry’s George Wagstaffe was safely removed to storage Council officers reported the damage to the Police and supported the Police with their investigation.
Police colleagues were able to use the Council CCTV recording to identify a suspect who has been arrested and charged.
The Naiad was returned back to her place in Upper Precinct in early May, with new, secure fixings.
Cllr Jim O’Boyle, Cabinet Member for Jobs, Regeneration and Climate Change, said “As a Council we have spent millions of pounds of grant funding to transform our precinct into a fantastic place for residents, traders and visitors. Children especially love the new play fountains. That is why it is so important that we protect it by reporting any, big or small, vandalism when we see it.
“This conviction is positive news and sends a clear message that we will not tolerate this kind of behaviour in our city. I’d like to thank everyone who reported the incident. I would also like to thank our Police colleagues for their quick action and the work they do to protect our city.”
Residents are reminded to report any instances of vandalism to public areas in the City Centre to the Council by calling our customer service centre on 08085 834333.