Overview

• Caroline Peaty said she discovered the burned remains of a St George’s flag outside her Uttoxeter home after checking her CCTV following an overnight incident.
• Footage she described shows two young people taking down several flags that had been attached to lampposts on her street.
• Peaty said she did not put up the lamppost flags and called the destruction disrespectful, framing the display as an expression of national pride.
• A neighbour reported the incident to Staffordshire Police and was reportedly told there was little officers could do without further evidence.
• Local and national outlets have contacted Staffordshire Police for comment, and there have been no reported arrests or charges.