It is the moment that vandals strike a huge inflatable Christmas tree with knives late at night.
Shaun Davies (22) was stunned when a mindless vandal attacked his Wrexham home, Wales on Tuesday night.
The yob was filmed by security cameras as he marched over with his two friends and put a knife through the inflatable firewood, which caused it to burst to the floor.
After Jodie Murphy was diagnosed with breast carcinoma, Mr Davies created a dazzling winter wonderland at his house to help raise funds for charity.
According to him, he felt devastated upon waking up the next morning and finding one of the decorations on the ground in a heap with a cut mark at the center.
Over the past five years, Mr Davies spent thousands decorating his front yard with decorations and Christmas lights.
It is the strangest moment in history when a vandal launches a late-night knife attack on an inflatable Christmas tree. Shaun Davies (22) was stunned when a vandal attacked the Christmas display at his Wrexham home, Wales last Tuesday night.
He stated, “This year I spent several hundred pounds on the display because we wanted it bigger and more beautiful than ever before for Jodie.
“But, we woke up Wednesday morning to find that the Christmas tree was slashed with an awl and could not believe our eyes.
“Our first thought was, “What’s the point?” What’s the point of stabbing an inflatable Christmas tree when you can do it so easily? This is a little strange.
It’s also quite shocking to see the level of aggression he uses. He seemed to want maximum destruction, but that was a hollow tree.
“We believe it was a knife, because the cut is so clean and large. Most alarming is the fact that someone walks around with a knife.
“It is disappointing, because it is clear that the display was for charity. There are signs to check for cancer, and there is a donation box.
Mr Davies was left devastated when he woke the next day to find one of the decorations in a pile on the ground with a slash mark through the middle
“The police seem keen to arrest him, but the greatest concern is that someone is walking around with a knife and willing to use it.
“The response was amazing and someone from Australia even got in touch to offer to buy another one.
Acton Community Council stated they are replacing it as well, which is a positive sign.
“Most people love this display. They travel there every year. Even in summer, people ask me about it.
“This is our first charity fundraising campaign because Jodie’s amazing experience at the hospital.
“We want to raise money and awareness, because Jodie has heard a lot about people saying to her, “Oh, I didn’t check. I just assumed it was too late to get it.”
It is possible for men to get it. In fact, when she received her last treatment for breast cancer, three or four men were also receiving the same.
The yob was accompanied by two other friends and marched up to the inflatable firewood, where he put a knife in it. It then deflated to the ground.
He said, “It was all in the name of a noble cause and we were very angry that someone would try to strangle an inflatable Christmas tree.”
Fundraising is underway for Wrexham Maelor Hospital’s Shooting Star Unit. The family says it has been fantastic in supporting Jodie.
Julie Davies, Mr Davies’s mother added that she was more upset at it being done while they were collecting for Shooting Stars than any other reason.
It’s upsetting because the cause is worthy and one that we hold dear to our hearts.
“But it’s frightening that someone is walking about with a knife. It was not a person who was slashed.
Ms Murphy, social worker was shocked when she learned that her breast cancer diagnosis had occurred in September.
According to her, she said that this summer she felt a lump in her breasts. However, being young and healthy without any family history, it was not something sinister.
“I was fortunate that my GP referred me immediately to the breast clinic. After four weeks, the shocking diagnosis of breast carcinoma was made.
To raise money for charity, Davies built the spectacular winter wonderland at his house after Jodie Murphy (33), was diagnosed. Above: They fled.
“As the lump was found early on, it’s not spread to my surprise and I have a good prognosis.
“I am currently undergoing chemotherapy. The Shooting Star unit has been amazing in supporting Shaun, me and Violet.
‘I have had to step away from my business in order to make improvements, and I am shocked by the amount of people who do not check their bodies for signs of change.
“So many people have contacted my since I shared my diagnosis. They say that it has made them more likely to visit the GP, which is amazing.
“Cancer sneaks up on you and detection early is key.”
North Wales Police has received the incident and is currently investigating.