Scaur Bank: Wetherby playground vandalised as swings burnt out and fires started by ‘senseless’ vandals

Charles Gray
By Charles Gray
Published 25th Oct 2023, 04:45 BST
Updated 25th Oct 2023, 07:45 BST
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A park in Wetherby has suffered over £1,000 worth of damaged by “senseless” vandals who set swing seats on fire.

The playground at Wetherby Town Council’s Scaur Bank site on Linton Road was damaged over the weekend.

A council spokesperson said: “Fires were set in two of the swing units, with the nest seat burned out and unusable. The toddler's climbing unit has also been damaged.

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“We estimate that it will cost in excess of £1,000 for the repairs.”

Damage was caused to the playground at Scaur Bank in WetherbyDamage was caused to the playground at Scaur Bank in Wetherby
Damage was caused to the playground at Scaur Bank in Wetherby

Residents reacted with shock to the news, with one urging the council to look at putting up CCTV at the park. Another commented: “Once again dreadful behaviour by a small minority. Senseless!”

The incident has been reported to West Yorkshire Police under the reference number 13230588614.

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