'We didn't even get to enjoy it': Witness appeal after Waterford sculpture destroyed in fire 

Fire crews unable to save the artwork, erected earlier this year as part of a biodiversity project

The sculpture is now a mound of ash with only the outstretched hand and feet remaining. Picture: Waterford Garda Station

Gardaí have launched an investigation after a large wooden sculpture featured on Waterford's Greenway route was destroyed in a fire.

They have appealed for help from the public after fire crews were unable to save the artwork.