A Cheshire East Council spokesman said it would not be appropriate to comment due to an ongoing investigation.
Middlewich mayor Simon Whittaker said the town council had neither carried out the work nor authorised it but as it was the burial authority it might be liable in Cheshire East Council’s view.
A Middlewich Cemetery Board spokesman said CCTV was installed in January 2023 with no issues until someone contacted Cheshire East in July.
He explained members of staff had been attacked, punched, knocked over, abused both verbally and physically, and the cameras were “only meant to be a temporary measure”.
However, “certain people forced our hand to make it a permanent fixture,” he said.
A Cheshire Police spokesman said issues were flagged to local officers a few years ago and CCTV was suggested.
