Shanklin 1st Scout’s Hut windows smashed

The skylight windows at a scout hut have been smashed on Monday (October 29). 

The Shanklin 1st Scout’s Hut in Batts Road was vandalised between 1pm and 2.30pm.

Pictures of the hut show two skylight windows were smashed.

Island residents took to Facebook to vent their frustrations after the incident, many of them condemning the act as “mindless”.

Shanklin 1st Scout’s Hut damage – photo from Vik Mann via Facebook

Hampshire Constabulary have been contacted for comment.

The Shanklin 1st Scouts have been approached for comment.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting crime reference number: 44180406546