This is the destruction at Marton cemetery caused by a suspected drug driver

These are the first photos of the destruction at a Blackpool cemetery after a woman drove into headstones whilst allegedly under the influence of drugs.

By James Graves

Monday, 8th July 2019, 12:44 pm

Destruction of graves and headstones at Marton Burial Ground

At least three headstones have been destroyed during the incident yesterday shortly before midday.

The 32-year-old woman from Lancaster was arrested for numerous offences after damaged was caused by the car she was driving at Marton Burial Ground.

A woman has been arrested after headstones were damaged at Marton Burial Ground/

At least three headstones have been destroyed

The incident happened yesterday at around midday

Headstones have been smashed into pieces after being hit by the car

A 32-year-old woman from Lancaster has been arrested for numerous offences.

An angel statue was also knocked over during the incident.

The cemetery is one of the largest in Blackpool

Damaged parts from the car were left at the graves.

The burial ground was open to the public today