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Five-foot replica of Wallace's dog, on display in Bristol fundraising event, has tail broken off
A giant statue of Aardman Animations' beloved Gromit, which was designed by actor Joanna Lumley for a charity drive, has been vandalised in Bristol.
The five foot sculpture of Wallace's canine best friend is one of 80 on display in the city as part of the 10-week Gromit Unleashed arts trail, which aims to raise funds for Bristol Children's hospital. It had its tail broken off on Friday night, according to organisers, and police are now investigating.
"We're very sorry to say that late Friday night, one of our Gromit Unleashed sculptures was damaged," said organisers of Wallace and Gromit's Grand Appeal in a statement. "We are dismayed that anyone would want to damage one of the Gromit sculptures, which have been created to raise money to treat sick children in hospital and to provide »
- Ben Child
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