Shaun the Sheep moved from Brighton seafront after vandalism

The sculpture has been vandalised on two occasions <i>(Image: The Argus)</i>
The sculpture has been vandalised on two occasions (Image: The Argus)
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A charity Shaun the Sheep sculpture has been moved away from the seafront after being repeatedly vandalised.

The model, known as WPC Gracie, sports a police officer’s outfit and was positioned on the promenade along Kings Road, Brighton, but has now been relocated.

It was first vandalised just days after going on display but repaired shortly after. However the letters “ACAB” appeared on the sculpture’s face shortly after being redeployed.

Martlets, the hospice charity which arranged the Shaun the Sheep trail, has now decided to move WPC Gracie into its London Road charity shop.

“We are delighted to welcome dedicated police officer WPC Gracie to her new beat – within our shop,” said shop manager Charlotte Brown.

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“Visitors will be able to grab their selfies with her seven days a week and bag some bargains while they visit her too.  

“We’re delighted that our brilliant community have been so supportive of our trail since it launched.

If you would like to help Martlets, you can support us at shaunbythesea.co.uk/donate or make a donation in store.”

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