Three men are wanted after two hospice statues were damaged beyond repair.

Two Shaun the Sheep figures in Brenchley Gardens and Fremlin Walk, Maidstone, were left disfigured by damage that could cost the Heart of Kent Hospice up to £10,000.

The sculptures of the iconic character were dotted around the county town as part of their art trail in partnership with Maidstone Council.

Police are investigating the attacks, which they believe to be linked, that took place last Sunday (August 18) between 10pm and 10.20pm.

It is reported that three males took turns kicking the statue in Fremlin Walk before pushing it over and leaving the scene on foot towards Week Street.

One is described as Asian, with short dark hair. He wore a black T-shirt with a small circular white logo, black trousers and black boots.

The two other males are both described as white with dark hair cut short on the sides and longer on the top.

One wore a grey hooded top and black shorts, while the other had a black long-sleeved polo-neck top and dark blue jeans with a rip in one knee.

All three were of an athletic build and thought to be in their mid to late teens or early 20s.

Previously, organisers at the Heart of Kent Hospice told KentOnline how devastated they were at the attacks, which meant the two statues could not be returned to the art trail.

It comes with just a week left before people say goodbye to the sheep in Maidstone on August 30.

Between September 13 and 15, all the characters will be placed together in the Market Hall in Lockmeadow for a “farewell weekend.”

Later in the month, the hospice will be holding a charity auction at the Clive Emson Conference Centre to give a Shaun their forever home.

The 51 large sculptures are expected to sell for £5,000 each, and all the proceeds will benefit the hospice.

Anyone with information, private CCTV, or dashcam footage who may have been in the area at the time, should call the west Kent appeals line on 01622 604100 quoting reference 46/139972/24.

You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org