A SENIOR police officer has described how a parent was "almost physically sick" when they found out their child was suspected for damage at a war memorial.
Last month the Border Telegraph revealed that a poppy wreath was set alight at Hawick.
And at today's Police, Fire & Rescue Service and Safer Communities Board meeting, Chief Inspector Andy McLean said officers had investigated two 14-year-olds in connection with the incident.
He said: "There has been a few high profile incidents and as many of you will know a wreath was damaged at Hawick War Memorial.
"We have spoken to the parents of two 14-year-olds about this incident.
"As it happens they were responsible parents who were disgusted. In fact, one was almost physically sick."
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