Hinckley park closed after vandals set fire to equipment

Thursday, 20 January 2022 15:13

One of the toy rockers has been snapped from its base.

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council are appealing for help as the play equipment at Granville Park has been damaged.

A wheelie bin was set fire to which has destroyed the play area surface next to the roundabout.

This means they have had to close to the area so that it can be repaired or replaced.

If you can help with any information you can the Anti-Social Behaviour Team Tel. 01455 238141 or report it via the online form: https://hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/antisocialbehaviour…

We would appreciate your help if you know anything about anti-social behaviour last night at Granville Park. A wheelie bin was set fire to, destroying the play area surface next to a children's roundabout and one of the toy rockers was snapped. pic.twitter.com/HhXjvQccEO
— Hinckley & Bosworth BC (@hinckandbos_bc) January 20, 2022

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