Police are investigating after a picture emerged showing three men climbing on a dinosaur sculpture that has had to be removed from a Norwich charity trail due to damage.

The image, which captures two men astride the T.rex while a third swings from its head, was posted on social media the night the sculpture was significantly damaged.

Eastern Daily Press: The smashed sculpture in Tombland appears to have been kicked or punchedThe smashed sculpture in Tombland appears to have been kicked or punched (Image: GoGoDiscover/Break)

Organisers of the GoGoDiscover trail in aid of East Anglian charity Break said the damage appears to have been deliberate and left with a kebab stuffed in its mouth.

The pirate-themed T.rex, named DinAshore, one of 55 across the city, was temporarily removed from its plinth to be repaired but has since been restored and returned.

Eastern Daily Press: The DinAshore sculpture has been removed to be repaired disappointing those following the trailThe DinAshore sculpture has been removed to be repaired disappointing those following the trail (Image: GoGoDiscover/Break)

Break said the image and CCTV footage showing what appears to be the damage being caused have now been passed to police.

A Norfolk police spokesperson said: “Officers are investigating an incident of criminal damage in Tombland, Norwich, which occurred between 11pm on Friday 1 July 2022 and 7am on Saturday 2 July 2022. Enquiries are currently ongoing.”