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Heartbreak for Artists as Vandalism Case is Dropped by Police
Artists Laura Robertson and Theodore Godfrey-Cass were left shocked and heartbroken after the police decided to drop the investigation into the damage caused to their gallery, The Market Gallery, in South Shields. The gallery, set to open in a former Wilko store, was broken into and vandalized, with videos of trespassers inside the building circulating online. The two artists expressed disbelief over the police’s decision to drop the case, especially since the building was graffitied once again after the initial incident.
Following the break-in, which occurred in July, walls at The Market Gallery were defaced, studio booths damaged, and artwork destroyed, vandalized, or stolen. Robertson and Godfrey-Cass provided the police with the names of individuals they believed were responsible for the vandalism but were informed that there was insufficient evidence to proceed with prosecution. The artists felt a sense of disbelief and helplessness, as they were not given the opportunity to understand the reasons behind the case being dropped.
Despite the challenges faced, The Market Gallery has managed to open its doors, albeit on a different floor due to the extensive damage to the ground floor. However, the troubles for Robertson and Godfrey-Cass persisted as they discovered new graffiti sprayed on the building’s exterior, further exacerbating their distress. They have reached out to the police once more, urging a review of the case based on the substantial evidence and ongoing impact on their lives. The artists described the situation as utterly heartbreaking, emphasizing the overwhelming evidence available to support their claims.
In response to the developments, a police spokesperson stated that the investigation had been closed unless new information emerged. Reports of criminal damage outside the gallery and a public order incident are being investigated, with authorities keeping an open mind regarding potential connections between the various incidents. The unresolved nature of the case continues to weigh heavily on the affected artists, who remain hopeful for a just resolution to the challenges they face
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