Windsor's Jubilee Fountain vandalised - Royal Borough offers £1,000 reward for information

The Royal Borough is offering a £1,000 reward for information that leads to finding the culprit/s after Windsor's Diamond Jubilee Fountain was vandalised last night (Thursday).

More than 60 of the water jets in the distinctive fountain in The Goswells were snapped off in an incident described as 'mindless vandalism' which caused an estimated £1,500 worth of damage

The pool has been drained and the fountain fenced off as contractors work to repair the broken jets and further protect them with new stainless steel cages at a cost of £4,000. It is hoped the fountain will be operational again in two weeks' time.

Cllr Simon Dudley, cabinet member for adult and community services, reacted strongly to the news. He said: "We are absolutely determined to catch the perpetrators of this senseless, mindless act of vandalism and we are putting up a £1,000 reward for information leading to prosecution.

"We totally deplore any anti-social behaviour here in the Royal Borough and will work with the police to catch whoever did this and ensure that they face the consequences of their actions.

"We will be examining CCTV footage from cameras just across the road to help in our investigations but would also urge anyone who may have any information to come forward.

"The fountain is a beautiful and very much-admired landmark celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. It has become a popular attraction for both residents and visitors alike and we will do everything we can to restore it to its original glory as soon as possible."

Anyone who has information about the incident - believed to have taken place late on Thursday night (30 August) - should contact Kevin Mist, head of leisure services, on 01628 796443.

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