Police investigation into Kirwans Hutvandalism

April 2024

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Kirwans Hut prior to the 2023 upgrade. Photo: Rod Partington
Popular Kirwans Hut in Victoria Forest Park was damaged earlier this year. Vandals used paint stored on site to daub swastikas on the roof, external walls and water tank. They also smeared paint on the inside of the new toilet, broke the toilet lid, smashed guttering and made a mess inside the hut.  A hut visitor […]

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