A temporary surveillance camera has been installed near a Nottingham war memorial in a bid to deter people from acts of vandalism and littering.
The camera, located opposite the Victoria Embankment war memorial, is one Nottingham City Council moves around different parts of the city to where it is needed.
It has been placed high on a lamppost facing the memorial and its gardens, which were built after the First World War to honour the lives of those who died serving in the Armed Forces.
In a recent upgrade, The Great War Memorial was unveiled which features the names of all 13,482 from Nottinghamshire who lost their lives in the 1914 – 18 War, as well as civilian casualties.
However, the site has become a recent target for vandals such as quad bikers that have churned up the gravel in front on the main archways.
There have also been calls for more bins from residents as litter began to blight the beauty spot, where many people enjoy walking along the river.
Concerns from the ward's Neighbourhood Action Team (NAT) were put to Nottinghamshire Police who then requested the council install CCTV, a spokeswoman for the city council confirmed.
The spokeswoman added: "Following a neighbourhood meeting, the Neighbourhood Development Officer (NDO) for the ward was requested to look at getting CCTV.
"The camera installed is not new, but one that is moved around the city and is temporary for three months.
"It comes after anti-social behaviour was reported around the memorial, such as quad bikers as well as littering and flytipping.
"The funds for the cameras come from the wards."
Chief Inspector Alan Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We continually work in partnership with our Nottingham City Council colleagues to tackle anti-social behaviour and try to give our communities a better quality of life.
“We welcome every tactic available to us, including the use of technology, to achieve this.”
