Dave Bull QAM, chairman of the Rottingdean Royal British Legion, condemned the vandals for the damage and the financial burden of cleaning the memorial, which will be covered by the charity.
This incident comes amid rising concerns about vandalism in the village.
Bull, 55, expressed his frustration, saying, “I usually pass by here every morning and noticed the gate was open. There’s significant upset in the community, and it’s distressing for veterans and their families.”
The graffiti, featuring the initials “CA,” was discovered on a commemorative stone funded by the Royal British Legion to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. The stone now requires professional cleaning by a stonemason to avoid potential permanent damage.
Bull added that the incident has been reported to the police and noted an increase in vandalism in the area, including damaged benches. The Conservative government has previously advocated for harsher penalties for vandalism of war memorials.
Sussex Police have been contacted for a statement.
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