A bench commemorating the late Queen Elizabeth II has been defaced.
The bench was installed by the Manor Park and Hempstead Fields Residents' Association in Uckfield.
It featured a plaque commemorating the life of the former Queen, after she passed in 2022.
The residents' association recently shared a post on social media showing that the plaque had been defaced.
The Manor Park and Hempstead Fields Residents' Association said on Facebook:
"The bad news - someone decided to deface the plaque on our bench commemorating the late Queen.
"The good news - a replacement will be fitted soon."
Since it was established in 2012, the association has installed two other commemorative benches and another wooden bench.
They have also installed a flagpole, where they fly the association’s flag, plus the Union flag on special days and commemorative flags on Remembrance Day, VE and VJ Day.
They also have two large and colourful planters placed at strategic points on the estates.
A spokesperson for the association said: "Our work is all in the cause of developing a robust and ongoing sense of community.
"This is the first time in 13 years that we have experienced any vandalism of this kind - which is why, in a way, this is a good news story!
"We also deliver other services for our community including a surgery car service, a good neighbour scheme and a warm welcome drop in, which we believe furthers a good sense of community spirit - as well as helping those who benefit from such services."
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