Kymin vandalism in Penarth: Three teens come forward

Described as a “county treasure” of architecture, the 200-year-old stately home Kymin was recently broken into, with wooden tables smashed and gardening equipment tampered with.

After a CCTV appeal by police, three boys were identified and came forward.

All three teens agreed they were at the Kymin, in Penarth, around the time of the incident, but denied causing the damage.

Anti-social behaviour referrals have been submitted, but police say no further action is being taken.

‘A Vale county treasure’

On Beach Road, in Penarth, Kymin House is not listed, but is identified by Vale Council as a “county treasure”.

The original two-storey house was built around 1800. The main building consists of two storeys, comprising a kitchen and cloak rooms together with a number of rooms previously used as offices.

The iconic Kymin in Penarth (Image: Supplied)

The 200-year-old Kymin was recently broken into (Image: Vale Council)

‘Three boys were identified and came forward’ police say

In statement South Wales Police Cardiff and Vale division said: “Three teenagers who came forward following criminal damage at the Kymin have been eliminated from the investigation.

“Last month we appealed for information on damage caused to the toilets.

“A volunteer at the centre discovered that the ladies’ toilets had been broken into, wooden tables had been smashed up and gardening equipment tampered with.

“Three boys were identified and came forward as a result of a CCTV appeal.

“All agreed they were there around the time of the incident but denied causing the damage.

“Anti-social behaviour referrals have been submitted and no further action is being taken.

“A referral means that a person’s behaviour is under formal management and a letter is sent to them or their parents, if they are under 18, warning of the consequences of any further incidents.

“We would like to thank them for coming forward and for the information received from the public.”