The vandals damaged a padlock and chain at Sprowston Cemetery in Church Lane and nabbed a trailer and 12 ground guards, which cost the town council £7,380.

Police launched an investigation but were unable to find the culprits and have now brought the case to a close.

Sprowston Cemetery is run by the town council (Image: Denise Bradley)

A police spokeswoman said: "A full investigation was carried out, however all lines of enquiry have been........

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