Vandals attack sculpture designed by Grantham schoolchildren

One of the Imps sculptures on Lincoln’s trail has been vandalised this morning. Part of the Imps Trail in Lincoln, charity partner, St Barnabas Hospice want to issue the following statement

This particular imp was designed by a local school child from Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School, which makes the vandalism all the more heart-breaking. 

It is with great sadness that we are reporting overnight damage to one of the imps on the Lincoln Imp Trail. 

As charity partner for the Lincoln Imp Trail, this will impact us financially, particularly whilst the imp is removed from the Trail for repairs. Each imp is a donation point, meaning supporters can scan a QR code and give to the Hospice as they complete the Trail.

Chris Wheway, Chief Executive at St Barnabas Hospice said, “I am shocked to see the vandalism of the Community Imp in Lincoln city centre. This is disappointing for the child who has designed it, the artist (Sian Bristow) and Trail organisers (Lincoln BIG). We hope the damage made to this imp can be repaired, as in these difficult times we are reliant on this vital fundraising.

“As the trail’s charity partner, any funds raised from the Trail will go directly to St Barnabas Hospice to support the people of Lincolnshire with life-limiting or terminal illnesses. We are hopeful that this will be a one-off incident and that people continue to give generously to help our vulnerable patients as they complete the Trail.”

Thanks to fast action from Lincolnshire Police, we are relieved to hear that the suspect was tracked down through CCTV and arrested shortly after the incident.