Police want to trace those responsible for vandalism in Ramsey branded as 'mindless'.
Officers say a memorial bench in Lezayre Church Yard has been targeted over the last few weeks.
The constabulary added the incident has caused significant upset to the family concerned.
Anyone with information which could help authorities are being asked to get in touch with Ramsey Police Station.
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