Police 'increasing patrols' in Newport after dozens of trees damaged in latest bout of vandalism

Police in Telford & Wrekin have said they have increased patrols in the Newport area and secured CCTV footage after the latest bout of vandalism targeting trees in the town. The latest attack overnight on Tuesday means at least the five incidents involving trees have taken place during 2025. This time, around 25 trees across the King Charles Orchard and the Covid Memorial Woodland have been damaged - leaving just one tree standing in the orchard marking the monarch's coronation.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We received a further report that 25 trees across Strine Park and Victoria Park in Newport were vandalised overnight. "It was reported that the trees had been pulled over and snapped. These trees are part of the Covid Memorial Woodland and the King Charles III Orchard.



"Similar incidents have also occurred on Fishers Lock in February, and on High Street in March. "The Safer Neighbourhood Team have increased patrols in the area and have secured CCTV footage relating to some of that damage. Further enquiries are being undertaken in respect of those offences.

"These trees had been planted for the benefit of our local community, and we are looking to identify to those responsible for the damage." Those with information are asked to email newport.snt@westmercia.

police.uk Information can also be provided anonymously through the Crimestoppers website or telephone number 0800 555111. West Mercia Police.