Vandals cause £19k damage to skate park fence

Exeter City Council said vandalism incidents at the park had been a regular occurrence

Thousands of pounds worth of damage has been caused to a sound barrier at a skate park.

The fencing which helped shield nearby areas from noise at the site has been vandalised at Arena Skate Park in the Whipton area of Exeter.

Councillor Ruth Williams, Exeter City Council's lead for city management, said £19,000 damage had been caused.

Williams added vandalism had been happening regularly and urged people to report any further damage to Devon and Cornwall Police.

"It saddens me to see this damage, which is occurring on a regular basis," she said.

"The acoustic barrier was installed some years ago and is vital in dampening down the noise from the skate park, which can affect residents living nearby."