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Newport play park railings destroyed in mystery incident

Railings next to a children's play park in Newport were mangled and snapped, seemingly by a vehicle travelling at speed.

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Part of the rails were knocked over. Photo: Thomas Janke

The black railings at the entrance to the play park on the south-east edge of Victoria Park were found in disarray yesterday afternoon.

Borough and town councillor Thomas Janke said that the damage has been reported to Telford & Wrekin Council.

A section of railing was mangled beyond repair. Photo: Thomas Janke

He said: "I hope anyone involved is okay, I’ve had no reports of anyone being injured.

"Please drive carefully on our roads at all times, thank you."

Evidence of criminal incidents can be reported to the police on the 101 phone number.

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