An appeal has been launched after a beautiful sculpture and notice board at a south of Butser beauty spot was targeted by a vandal.

Horndean Parish Council is appealing for information after a carved toadstool and log at Catherington Lith were targeted by vandals sometime before February 23.

The pieces daubed with blue spray paint were produced by chainsaw sculptor Michael Jones and form part of the Horndean Green Trail and Heritage Network.

While the Grounds Team at HPC have managed to remove some of the paint with graffiti removal spray, some colour remains with the back of the noticeboard also being marked in a range of symbols.

Anyone with information should contact HPC on 023 9259 7766 or email [email protected]