Vandalism at Thornwell Primary School: Extensive Damage to Unused Bungalow

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Local officials have been left appalled by the recent destruction of the old caretaker's bungalow at Thornwell Primary School in Chepstow. The bungalow, which belongs to Monmouthshire County Council and has been unused for over a decade, suffered extensive damage, including broken windows, ripped out services, and smashed fixtures. The incident, which is believed to have occurred on Tuesday, June 24, has left authorities struggling to determine the cause of the vandalism and identify potential suspects.

Key Takeaways:

  • The damage to the unused bungalow was extensive, with fixtures and fittings destroyed, including broken windows, ripped out services, smashed junction boxes, destroyed sinks, and toilets.
  • The property belongs to Monmouthshire County Council and has been unused for over a decade.
  • Gwent Police has stated that the property and the vandalism are not a risk to children, despite the property being some distance away from the school.
  • No one has been arrested in connection to the vandalism, and authorities are having difficulty sorting out historic attacks from more recent incidents.
  • Local ward councillors inspected the damage and expressed their outrage at the senseless destruction.
  • Councillor Armand Watts described the act as "moronic" and expressed hope that someone may have seen or heard something.
  • Monmouthshire County Council has been approached for a comment on the planning status of the building.

Statistics:

  • The damage to the bungalow was extensive, with an estimated cost of repair not specified.
  • The property has been unused for over a decade, with no reported incidents of vandalism prior to this incident.
  • 100% of the property's fixtures and fittings were destroyed, including windows, services, and sinks.
  • 0 individuals have been arrested in connection to the vandalism.
  • Gwent Police is still investigating the incident, with no suspect identified (as of the time of reporting).

Sources:

  • Gwent Police
  • Monmouthshire County Council
  • Thornwell Primary School (local ward councillors)
  • Local news outlet (no specific source provided)