POLICE have appealed for information after a memorial bench was damaged on Hagley playing fields.

The incident happened between December 29 and 30.

Hagley & Rubery PCSO Stuart Taylor said in a neighbourhood alert: “A memorial bench was ripped up from its fitting and thrown into a brook by the railway.”

He said the bench has since been recovered but urged anyone with any information about what happened to contact police, quoting log 00207_I_04012023 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.