A military statue that was badly damaged by vandals earlier this year in a city park has been restored by stonemasons.
The feet, hands, and face of the Highland Light Infantry statue in Kelvingrove Park was destroyed by vandals back in February and police launched an appeal for information.
Glasgow Labour MP Paul Sweeney, who is a former Army reservist, campaigned to have the memorial, which was unveiled in 1906, restored.
It is understood a veteran contacted the council to offer financial assistance towards the repair.
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Mr Sweeney told The Daily Record: "I’m delighted that the skilled stonemasons were successful in their efforts to painstakingly restore this iconic war memorial.
“It was sickening to think that someone could vandalise such a symbol of remembrance to working-class soldiers from Glasgow, which should be quite distinct from any historic judgment of the Boer Wars.”
Cammy McLeod, of forces charity Who Dares Cares, added: “It’s welcome news to hear that this statue has been saved.
“It beggars belief that these memorials are targeted in the first place. People need to be educated about the sacrifices that were made – then and now – in this country.
“These monuments are about remembering and honouring the past, not glorifying wars.”
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