Swiftness of authorities to remove patriotic symbols from UK streets inspires vigilante’s latest stunt

Criminal damage inquiry is launched as Reform-led council removes paint, but pledges to keep flags flying

Swiftness of authorities to remove patriotic symbols from UK streets inspires vigilante’s latest stunt

Ben Thornbury, 20, is known for his unconventional methods of drawing attention to potholes, and has come up with the new tactic in his home town of Malmesbury, Wiltshire.

Potholes, bin bags, unruly children – daub an England flag on them all and maybe they will magically disappear