CCTV footage of the vandal has been sent to the police

The vandalism which took place at around 1am on Monday while the family were sleeping, has caused around Â£2,000 worth of damage to the display where inflatables and wiring were attacked with a knife.

CCTV footage, which has been passed on to the police, also shows the attacker romping with several of the inflatable decorations.

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CCTV footage of the vandal has been sent to the police

Denver has since passed on CCTV footage to police.

Denver Peel and his family had spent around Â£3,000 on inflatables and other decorations to adorn the front garden of their home in Morecambe Road.

Denver said dozens of children and motorists had been stopping to admire the scene and take photos prior to the attack.