Vandals destroyed dozens of flowers in beds outside Hornsey Town Hall early on Saturday morning.

It is thought that the damage may have been done by a large group of youths (who had already been reported to the police by worried residents in Park Road and Haringey Park) probably some time after midnight.

Local Liberal Democrat councillors have already met with the Crouch End Safer Neighbourhood Team and have asked that every effort is made to find those responsible.

For generations, the flowerbeds have been one of the spring highlights in the area and bring great pleasure to shoppers, those who use the Town Hall Square and early morning commuters at the adjacent W7 bus stop.

Cllr David Winskill, Crouch End, comments:

“This is mindless. Virtually all of the beautiful yellow tulips had been uprooted and thrown all over the place. If this was done as a joke then the thousands of people who pass the Square every day will not see the funny side.”

Cllr Lyn Weber, Crouch End, adds

“It’s important that we find the people responsible. If anyone saw them or if traders have CCTV footage that throws any light on this incident, I urge them to contact the Safer Neighbourhood office on 020 8649 3515.”