Fence broken at Haywards Heath hiking area: vandals blamed for damage at Ashenground and Bolnore Woods

By Lawrence Smith
Published 12th Apr 2023, 16:20 BST
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A fence at a popular hiking area in Haywards Heath has been damaged by vandals, a community group has reported.

Friends of Ashenground and Bolnore Woods said on Facebook on Wednesday, April 5, that there had been ‘another act of vandalism overnight’.

The spokesperson said: “The bottom rail on the fence at the side of stream on Bridleway has been broken off and discarded in the stream. If you have a small child or dog off the lead when passing over the stream, please be careful, as the gap is at low level.”

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Friends of Ashenground and Bolnore Woods said the bottom rail of a fence has been broken offFriends of Ashenground and Bolnore Woods said the bottom rail of a fence has been broken off
Friends of Ashenground and Bolnore Woods said the bottom rail of a fence has been broken off

They said Mid Sussex District Council were aware and would replace the rail.

Friends of Ashenground and Bolnore Woods also sent the Middy a photo of a dog waste bin that looked like it had been set alight. They said both incidents have been reported to MSDC’s Anti-Social Behaviour team.

The MSDC Rangers have been approached for comment. The Friends ask residents who see vandalism taking place to report it to police.

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