The vandalism of a war memorial has prompted a police appeal for witnesses.

More than 50 box hedge plants were taken from the Marlowe Way Memorial in Royal Wootton Bassett.

Officers have been carrying out house to house enquiries and are working with the local council to investigate the theft, which came soon after people gathered to remember D-Day.

"The Grounds Team worked hard to create the new memorial, which looked great for our D-Day commemorations, and are rightly upset and annoyed by what has happened," said Mark Hopkins, chief officer of Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council.

"This matter has been reported to Wiltshire Police, and we are checking CCTV footage to establish when this took place, and pass any images of those involved to police colleagues.

"I am sure residents of our town will be disgusted by this, and if you have any information about this incident, or can help identify those involved, or the whereabouts of the hedging, please contact 101 or the Town Council."

They are asking anyone with information which can help with their enquiries to contact 101, quoting reference number 54240071382.