Statue returned a year on from vandalism

The bronze figure of an athlete has been returned to its home in the Clifton Terrace rose garden in Douglas following a significant act of vandalism on the site a year ago.

The vandals targeted all aspects of the much loved garden costing Douglas Borough Council thousands of pounds.

Repairs to the statue cost £2000, with repairs to the lighting costing an additional £2000.

Reflecting on the vandalism a Council spokesperson branded it 'deplorable'.