Midsomer Norton Town Council would like to appeal for any information in relation to vandalism of the recently installed play equipment and picnic benches at West Clewes Play Park which took place on 21st and 22nd August.

The Police are currently investigating the matter and have been given video footage of the incident. As a result of some previous acts of vandalism, the CCTV at West Clewes was upgraded to cover a wider area, the park area being included.

Earlier this year, new items of play equipment were installed at West Clewes. Following on from a successful £10,000 lottery grant obtained by the Town Council and further funding in the region of £20,000 the installation included a climbing structure, a trampoline, a see-saw, a springer, a couple of spinners and a roundabout. Picnic benches were also installed at the beginning of August.

This recent bout of vandalism saw the safety pads around the trampoline being ripped up and broken, putting the trampoline out of use. Fires were also started on top of one of the picnic benches and by the fence, causing damage to both.

If you have any concerns with vandalism or notice anything you think the Town Council should be aware of, contact details can be found at: www.midsomernortontowncouncil.co.uk.

If you have any further information in relation to these incidents, please contact the Police on: 01278 646950 and quote the crime reference number: 5219193109.