Ricky Gervais' After Life bench has been destroyed by 'despicable' vandals, sparking a wave of fury from locals in Nottingham. The bench, which was installed in Arboretum park back in January of this year, was meant for anyone who has recently lost someone or who may be struggling with their mental health.
It was inspired by Ricky Gervais' latest series, which follows Tony Johnson as he comes to terms with his wife's death. As the show aired, Netflix donated 25 benches for different areas across the UK - with two of them being in Nottingham at the Arboretum and Highfields Park.
NottinghamshireLive reports that on Sunday (May 22), one of the benches appeared to have been destroyed, with planks of wood lying on top of each other. The seemingly mindless act of vandalism quickly prompted anger from locals, including those who have recently lost their significant other.
