Rock Garden Wullie vandalism is “deeply sad affair”

A veteran Dundee councillor has slammed vandals who left an Oor Wullie statue lying damaged in the middle of a road.

Councillor Ian Borthwick said he was horrified to learn another Bucket Trail statue had suffered damage.

The Courier revealed that vandals had removed “Dreamland Wullie” from his base in Barnhill Rock Garden and abandoned it on the ground.

Police were then called and collected the statue before safely storing it at Longhaugh police station.

News of the incident was met with an angry reaction across Dundee.

Councillor Borthwick urged anyone with information to come forward.

He said: “It’s a deeply sad affair when people are destroying attempts to brighten up the city and bring a bit of pleasure to young people.

“I hope the culprit is caught.”

Bucket Trail manager Neil Cooney has already promised the figure will be fixed and restored to full health.

He added: “We’ve had a few problems here in Barnhill.

“I think because it’s a big open space with no CCTV.

“It’s a shame because there’s no need for it to happen.”