Clough statue vandalism reported to police today

POLICE are looking at CCTV footage of vandals who defaced the Brian Clough statue after Nottingham City Council reported the incident on Friday.

White paint was sprayed on the statue on Wednesday night and was cleaned off by city council staff.

Inspector Paul Winter, of Notts Police, said: "This matter was reported to us by Nottingham City Council and arrangements have been made for officers to view the CCTV footage.

"Inquiries will be continuing, and I would ask anyone who has information about who was responsible to contact police."

The £70,000 statue, at the junction of King Street and Queen Street, was unveiled by Brian's widow Barbara Clough in November.

Anyone with information should call 0115 967 0999 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.