Repairs to vandalised play area to cost thousands

Police posted an image of damage to the soft surfacing of the play area

A council has said it will cost thousands of pounds to fix a vandalised play area in Swadlincote.

South Derbyshire District Council said the bill for repairs to ripped-up soft surfacing at the Fabis Close play area would come to more than £5,000.

A spokesperson for the authority said: "It is sad to see play areas vandalised at a time when we are investing in new play facilities for our communities."

The play area will remain closed until the repairs are done, the council added.

The Swadlincote Police Safer Neighbourhood Team said it was believed the damage was done on 7 August.

It urged anyone with information about the culprits to come forward.