Vandals wreck playground

AS the school holidays get under way, youngsters in a Lewes neighbourhood have been deprived of playground equipment by mindless vandals.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Jul 2001, 17:44 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 22:41 BST

The wreckers set fire to equipment on the playground opposite Malling Community Centre.

A climbing frame and wooden play cabin were completely destroyed and other equipment was damaged. The repair bill is estimated at more than 9,000.

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The arsonists had attempted to start a fire at the popular fun area on an earlier occasion but failed. On Tuesday last week, using clothing and a petrol-type substance, they succeeded.

The fire brigade and police are investigating. Said Acting Police Inspector Dave Padwick: This was a mindless piece of behaviour that has deprived local youngsters of their favourite play area. It s simply disgraceful and we are appealing for information. To burn that sort of facility ... words fail me.

PICTURE: Local youngsters Josie and Nordie and the playground s reduced facilities. 30090