Cllr Adrian Smith

Disappointed with this - there seems to be one or two people with 4×4’s who have a fixation with this park.

Damage at a park in Burbage

Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of criminal
damage at a park in Burbage.

A bollard preventing vehicles from entering the Rugby Road recreation
ground was knocked down, sometime between 1pm on Tuesday December 1 and
9am on Wednesday December 2.

Police believe a vehicle was used to knock the bollard to the ground.

PC Paul Bingham, the officer investigating the incident, said: “We are
hoping that anyone who has information about the incident will contact
us.

“There were tyre marks left on the park so we believe that a vehicle was
used to knock the bollard down.

“The bollards were put in place last year following a number of vehicle
related anti-social behaviour issues on the park. When vehicles had
access, the grass was frequently damaged and people in the area, such as
dog walkers and children, would no longer be able to use the park as
they wished.

“We are appealing to all residents in the area to contact us if they
witnessed the incident or know who is responsible.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 1288 Paul Bingham on
Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message
for an officer and when prompted key in his identification number 1288.
Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers free* and anonymously on
0800 555 111.

* Some mobile phone providers may charge for this call.

Issued on 08/12/09 at 09:56
Crime reference number: SH07827/09-5