'Soul-destroying' theft of hedge from park
The hedge was planted at Warley Road play area two weeks ago
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Around 48 laurel plants, installed two weeks ago, have been stolen from a park in Scunthorpe
The Warley Road play area was also targeted by arsonists in October
North East Lincolnshire Council, which is investing £100,000 in the park, said such behaviour was "soul-destroying"
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Thieves have stolen part of a hedge that was installed two weeks ago at a park in Scunthorpe.
About 48 laurel plants were taken from the play area in Warley Road, said North Lincolnshire Council, which is investing £100,000 in the site.
Councillor John Davison described the theft as "soul-destroying and said: "I can’t imagine who would do something as low as this."
In October, vandals caused £11,000 worth of damage at the park after they set fire to play equipment.
“The whole community around Warley Road is coming together to make it a better place for everyone – criminal acts like this directly impact local families and residents," Mr Davison said.
“We are investing thousands of pounds in our green spaces to provide much needed facilities for everyone, of all ages, and this kind of act is soul-destroying."
In October, play equipment in the park was destroyed in an arson attack
The council said the hedge was planted at the request of the community which wanted "some green features in the park".
Around £100,000 has been invested in the park, including repairing and replacing equipment at the a multi-use games area and outdoor gym.
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- Published8 September 2023
