'Repeated vandalism' closes park toilets - council

A disabled toilet at Victory Park appears to have its cistern smashed, with the inner tubes visible.Image source, Runnymede Borough Council
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A disabled toilet was previously closed and restored due to the same issue

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Public toilets in a Surrey park have been temporarily closed following "repeated incidents of vandalism", according to Runnymede Borough Council (RBC).

The toilets affected are in Victory Park in Chertsey Road, Addlestone.

It follows the restoration and reopening of the disabled facilities on 1 August, which the council said was targeted again shortly afterwards.

An RBC spokesperson said: "We understand how disappointing this is for park users and are considering longer-term options to ensure facilities can be provided in a more reliable way."

A toilet at Victory Park appears to have a smashed bowl toward the front underneath the closed lid. A piece of toilet paper dangles from the lid to the left-hand side.Image source, Runnymede Borough Council
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The toilets in Victory Park in Addlestone,were closed on Friday

The toilets were closed on Friday.

No information has been shared about when the facilities may reopen to the public.

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