Vandals strike again at a park in Harborough

Offenders have ripped at least 10 lit bollards out of the ground in Little Bowden
By Red Williams
Published 14th Apr 2021, 12:35 BST
Updated 14th Apr 2021, 12:36 BST
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Vandals have struck at a park in Market Harborough.

The offenders have ripped at least 10 lit bollards out of the ground at Bellfields Recreation Ground off Glebe Road in Little Bowden.

The attack has left wires exposed, infuriating local residents and people who use the popular park.

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Vandals have ripped at least 10 lit bollards out of the ground at Bellfields Recreation Ground off Glebe Road in Little Bowden. Photo courtesy of HFM.Vandals have ripped at least 10 lit bollards out of the ground at Bellfields Recreation Ground off Glebe Road in Little Bowden. Photo courtesy of HFM.
Vandals have ripped at least 10 lit bollards out of the ground at Bellfields Recreation Ground off Glebe Road in Little Bowden. Photo courtesy of HFM.
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And it comes after trouble and anti-social behaviour has flared and damage caused at both Little Bowden Recreation Ground and Welland Park in Market Harborough over the last few weeks.

Harborough District Council is urging anyone with any information about the vandalism at Bellfields rec to contact police as officers pledged to replace the bollards.

A council spokesman said: “Unfortunately, these bollards have been vandalised.

“Our contractor has made them safe and we are looking to replace them as soon as possible.

“We would appeal to anyone with information about this incident to contact police.”