West Mercia Police are investigating reports of criminal damage to a slide at a park in Ledbury.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:

“We are investigating criminal damage to a slide in the Deer Park area of the town and are appealing to local residents for information.

“The slide was damaged between 0900 and 1830 on Saturday 20th May when the slide has been deliberately damaged.

“If you have information about the damage please let us know by replying to this message or via our teams email box ledbury.snt@westmercia.police.uk

“If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

“The local authority is aware and is currently organising repairs.

“Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime.”