Updated
Monday, 14th December 2020, 4:02 pm
The lights were ripped from the tree at the Village Cross last weekend, leaving some of the wiring exposed.
Councillor Gary Pews (Lib Dem, Bishopbriggs North and Campsie) was alerted to the damage by Milton of Campsie Community Council Chair Alex Buist.
Councillor Pews told the
Herald he arranged for an emergency call-out of a council technician to remove the damaged lights .
They also switched off the electricity supply to make the area safe – and a new set of lights was installed within 24 hours.
Councillor Pews added: “It really is beyond belief that yobs would damage a tree that is bringing light to so many people in the village in these dark days.