The woman who defaced the Sir Captain Tom Moore statue by pouring human waste over it could face a prison sentence, after pleading guilty to causing criminal damage.

Madeleine Budd of Kedleston Avenue, Manchester, was arrested by the Metropolitan Police on Sunday 2nd October and was subsequently charged with criminal damage.

Your Herefordshire understands that Madeleine has connections in the Hereford area and has also campaigned on behalf of Extinction Rebellion.

The arrest came after a memorial for Sir Captain Tom Moore was allegedly defaced at Thistley Meadow in Hatton, south Derbyshire.

There was a huge public outcry with many people demanding that Madeleine should be forced to clear up the mess and that significant action should be taken.

Madeleine appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Tuesday and will find out later this month if she will face a prison sentence.