A SPATE of vandalism at a Flint cemetery had led to calls for better security.

Flint councillor Alex Aldridge is asking Flintshire County Council to investigate ways to make it more difficult for vandals to climb into the back of New Cemetery on Old London Road, and damage the graves.

The move comes following two acts of vandalism in the last few months.

Cllr Aldridge said: “One grave targeted was that of a young girl. Her grandparents had installed solar lights there which had been ripped out of the ground and stolen.

“Another grave had rose bushes planted around it which were ripped up.

“It’s incredibly disrespectful, and one of he most intrusive things someone can do.

“To make it harder for people to do it, I want a hedge or some kind of barrier erected on the bank of the cemetery, so people can’t hop over the wall.

“I doubt people would have the audacity to walk in through the front gates, damage a grave then walk back out the gates again.

“A hedge or something would give people with loved ones there some peace of mind.”