Vandalism has forced a Whitehaven play area to be closed for even longer.
The Rosebank play area in Hensingham, closed in April after vandals damaged the park, has been hit yet again by further damage.
Mike Starkie, Copeland Mayor, said; “The play area is not safe for children to use in its current condition and our duty of care to our residents and visitors means it will be closed until the flooring can be replaced, at a cost to the taxpayer.
“I’m appalled to see that further vandalism has occurred whilst the area has been closed.
“We do not have unlimited resources to replace equipment every time someone chooses to criminally damage the area. Acts like this put strain on our stretched resources.”
Residents are urged to contact the police on 101 with any information in relation to the incident.
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