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‘Drunken’ youths in Welshpool play area rampage
Thursday 28th July 2011, 11:27AM BST.
Thousands of pounds of damage has been caused to a £45,000 playground by “mindless thugs” in Welshpool.
“Drunk” youths are believed to have smashed up the Maesydre playground, which opened on July 10. Signs have been ripped up and dumped on the nearby cri- cket pitch, swings set on fire and knives used to slash and tear apart other equipment.
Yesterday youths were spotted targeting the shed at the town’s rugby club and trying to hotwire a tractor.
The news was revealed at last night’s meeting of Welshpool Town Council, and councillors have agreed to fund the installation of a CCTV camera focussed on the area in a bid to stop further repeat attacks.
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