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FAMILIES of victims of the Hillsborough disaster have condemned vandals who sabotaged a memorial stone in Port Sunlight dedicated to those who died.. The marble stone was smashed and will have to be replaced.Andrew Tonkiss, Chief Executive Officer of Port Sunlight Village Trust, said that the cost of this is as yet unknown.He said: "A piece came off the corner of the stone and the last thing we want is for it to look patched up. It will need a complete replacement."In the past we have had damage to flower beds and tubs of flowers, as well as graffiti, but not significant damage."It is a sad reflection of society."

Terry Burkett, from Rock Ferry, is the father of 24-year-old Peter Burkett who lost his life during the tragedy at Hillsborough football stadium in 1989.Mr Burkett said: "The likelihood is that this was done by people who don't know what Hillsborough was all about."It seems an indication of youth behaviour today. It's sad and we are saddened by it."

Article from the Wirral Globe October 3rd 2001