Appeal after vandalism at Pontcysyllte aqueduct

A police appeal has been launched after graffiti was sprayed on the Pontcysyllte aqueduct.

The schedule one monument and UNESCO World Heritage site is a major tourist attraction within the county borough.

The vandalism is believed to have taken place sometime between September and November, according to the North Wales Police Rural Crime Team.

A police spokesperson said: “Sometime between September and November 2023 unknown person(s) have sprayed graffiti on the Pontcysyllte aqueduct which is not only a schedule one monument but also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

“Anyone with information as to who the tag may belong too or has any information that would assist with enquiries is asked to contact North Wales Police and quote reference 23001117304.”