CHARITY fundraiser Brian Kaid (pictured) says he had lost heart over his latest venture - after a spate of vandal attacks causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.

Now he is so demoralised following the most recent incident he says he may give up his business - which he also uses to raise money for charity.

Six months ago world champion pigeon racer Mr Kaid took over Joyce's Fish Bar in Newport's Lower Dock Street.

He hoped as well as providing him with a living, the chippie would help support his charity work, through games machines on the premises and collecting boxes.

Father-of-seven Mr Kaid uses his success as a pigeon racer to benefit other people; by has donated profits raised by the sales of his prize-winning birds to charities.

So far it has netted more than £250,000 in profits to good causes.

But Mr Kaid says his chip shop has been plagued by vandalism since he started. He told the Argus: "I've had windows smashed and slogans written on the garage doors." But now his business has been targeted once more - and vandals have caused around thousands of pounds worth of damage.

"I had to push the door open because the gambling machine had been pushed up against it. The chip range and the deep freeze coolers were all smashed up and the fridge was vandalised."

Mr Kaid, who said some cash was stolen, estimated the total cost of the damage at £10,000.

"I'm that disheartened I don't think I will be opening up again. "It's a sad thing when I'm not just working for myself but for other people in unfortunate situations that there are animals like this around who smash things up and get away with it."

Detective Constable Mike Thomas, of Newport police, said: "We are following a line of inquiry and we are appealing for any witnesses to come forward."