| Britain is lost, part CCCLCXXVII. |
Yesterday Mrs Lake accused police of failing to follow up her complaints about graffiti and other hooliganism in the memorial garden. "The memorial is a sacred place – it's like a grave," said the 50-year-old. How dare these youngsters tarnish the memories of those who made a sacrifice for future generations? I've called the police and I've tried to talk to these kids, but I've got nowhere.
"I lost my temper in complete frustration after two years of patiently trying to get something done and immediately the police are after me. It's ridiculous. I did not go up to these boys intending to hit anyone but they when they started shouting abuse at me and my husband, Peter, who is recovering from cancer, I just snapped."