Man receives fine for causing damage to Paddington Bear statue in Penrith
Anil Puir, aged 56 of Stanstead Road, London appeared before Carlisle Magistrates Court on Tuesday 22 July after being charged with criminal damage.
The statue and surrounding flower beds were damaged on Monday 2 December 2024.
Community Beat Officer, PC Stewart Green said: 'Eden NPT will continue to target those who seek to commit offences such as this within our local community, including through Operation Enhance - our operation dedicated to tackling antisocial behaviour and violence in hotspot areas including in Penrith town centre.
'I hope this conviction serves as a reminder to other offenders that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated by Cumbria Police."
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