The Scallop

.....sits on the beach in Aldeburgh, Suffolk. The controversial art work is a tribute to Benjamin Britten - who had a home in Aldeburgh - and attracts scores of visitors a year.

But it has been a constant target for vandalism since it was unveiled on an area of beach to the north of the town.

Paint has been daubed across its shell, labelling it a “tin can” and demanding its removal.

What is wrong with people?