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Monday, 9 September, 2002, 17:29 GMT 18:29 UK
In pictures: Devastation at cemetery
Families have been clearing the mess left by vandals at the graves of 150 babies at a Bristol cemetery.

Cherished mementoes left on the headstones of loved ones were destroyed at the South Bristol Crematorium and Cemetery in Bedminster Down.

Parent Doug Turner with his children Emily and Charlie at the graves of two of his other children
Families set about clearing the mess left at the cemetery n Bedminster Down

Police posted a notice about the vandalism at the cemetery
Police have released CCTV footage as they search for vandals who attacked the cemetery in Bedminster Down

Toys and mementoes were smashed
Toys and ornaments left by loved ones on graves were broken and torn apart

Graves were left empty of flowers
Flowers were taken from graves and scattered

Statues were broken in the attack overnight on Saturday
Security at the cemetery will be tightened following the vandalism, say the city council


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