Shropshire Star

Vandals trash lifesaving river equipment in Shrewsbury

Vandals have trashed and stolen lifesaving equipment from Shrewsbury's riverside.

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A flotation ring was taken and its plastic casing left cracked and damaged.

Officers on patrol in the town lamented the discovery next to the River Severn.

Shrewsbury Cops said: "Sadly whilst on patrol blatant damage and removal of a life saving flotation discovered.

"Hard work is constantly ongoing to make the river as safe possible."

Anyone who has any information is urged to contact police on 101.