AN art centrepiece in Queen's Gardens is in need of repair - after council workmen broke it!

An urn in the gardens smashed and broke after a vehicle knocked it over.

Alan Fitzpatrick, head of street services, said: "Unfortunately, the urn in Queen's Gardens was accidentally damaged by a street services vehicle while carrying out maintenance work.

"The operative reported the accident as soon as it happened and the required actions were taken. We are already looking into various options, including seeking specialist advice, to help restore the urn.

"We would like to assure local residents that every effort will be made to ensure the urn is restored."