This is one of those crimes where the punishment should be hard labour, and the sort to make reparations of the sort of damage that they committed. Also, some serious public naming and shaming, and a lifetime of 10% extra on their tax bills. Yes, I'm furious, but these punks need to be made an example of.

I regularly go to Brihman Rocks and the way these selfish individuals destroyed this place that myself and my family love makes me sick

"They put themselves in danger." That's not one of the aspects of this that bothers me.

There's a problem with the way this story is presented. There's so much emphasis on the fact that they were teenagers. It could have been anyone, but it happened to be a group of teens that made a horrible choice. I'm not defending them, just defending teens as a whole group. Most of us are not like that at all, and I see so many things that make us seem dumb, irresponsible, and foolish.

Disgraceful. Do they have no respect? What could make a person think it was okay to do something like that. That rock formation had survived thousands of year, yet it was destroyed in mere seconds. I hope that all those selfish vandals see every post about what they did, and feel all our disappointment. All our anger. I hope they feel ashamed.

Dear England, sorry for your loss. I'd like to see Brimham Rocks with my eyes. I hope you got laws for punishing this vandalism. Stay awesome <3

Disgusting, I have been holidaying in Yorkshire since I was a babe in arms and cannot comprehend the stupidity of some people. I know that when they become adults they will be very ashamed of their actions; at least I hope they will.

this is horrible.. people destroying beautiful landmarks.. someone should really teach kids some respect for the things around them.. monuments and nature.. if you destroy those things you can never get them back..

What happened to parenting??? it seems to be an old fashioned concept.

How are they going to feel about what they've done when they reach 60?

Parents, educate your children!

they must be so proud of themself...

This is awful, I visited Brimham Rocks many times on holiday when I was younger but have not yet had the chance to go back. They have stood all these years now people decide to deface them. Absolutely no respect, its so sad. Lets hope they can get this all scrubbed off.

'But, we were just having fun'. It's like the 'can't you take a joke?' whine when someone's caught out being nasty. Their own impulses and desires are more important than anything else or anyone. I'd say lets hope they get caught and punished, but crucifixion by social media could ruin their lives.

This is what happens when young people are bored. There needs to be more teenage activity centres around. A skate boarding park, a parkour park, community centre activities for teens etc. Their brains need stimulation, they crave friendship and acceptance and adventure and if it isn't offered in the area they get up to mischief

I know that these people messed up but I find it unfair to clump together the entire generation as "idiot" and "disrespectful" because of some people's mistakes.

Just wait. The idiots that did this will post a video of their crime on YouTube and brag about it to everyone. They will be caught.

These are the works of people born evil. No more, no less. They are just plain evil.

I just wonder if the police was able to locate the culprits..

Makes me so angry

It's ROCK people!!! I stupid useless rock!!! Now I want tip s**t over.

instant life sentence to those dumbasses

shouldn't be to hard to track down, ask in local schools i'm sure teachers will know a group of friends called Aliyah, Chez & Lee

Well, it does make us think that if our generation depletes social security and pensions, as we will, these lads will be begging for bread until they die! They richly deserve it!

I think, that there should be more than every effort be used to find these sick, careless, and stupid vandals. I don’t care how young they are, they knowingly did this, and ruined a timeless piece of natural history, and beauty it took many, many lifetimes to build. The fact that they took something that benefited not only their community and history of the community, is beyond stupid. They knew what they did was wrong, and think they won’t get caught. In this, they are wrong. Kids that age can’t keep their mouth shut, and love to brag about their stupidity. I would offer a reward, for I formation leading to an arrest. Then, who knows what would be a firing punishment? What hey have done, changed history and cannot be undone.. they need to know this and never be let to forget it, ever. For the rest of their lives.

I hope they get them...

I would make them fix it with their tongues....

I used to think it happens only in my country. So sad to see this here as well.

How sad

Here’s a hint: I’m pretty sure it was Aliyah, Lee, and Chet. Now go find those little bastards!

This IS really sad and annoying but I get really pissed at people who just lump all of millennials or gen z together as mindless, stupid and naive

All the comments reflect how much it has upset everyone, some of them quite good “this is why we can have nice things..”. This was awful for the community agreed but to add objectivity this was bound to happen somewhere sometime. People are selfish and more so nowadays but if you cherish something you gotta protect it against the idiots out there sorry.

Why are we blaming teens, is it confirmed that teens did this. It can be drunk adult also or even old fellas who dont give a sh*t.

Stupid mindless punks! I hope they all get found and tossed into jail for a bit and. Then given a damn good fine. I am so sick of mindless humans destroying all things good about Earth! We do not deserve to live on this beautiful planet any longer!

Bloody teenagers, no respect..... .