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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Adam Maidment

Vandals target playground by 'spreading' white paint all over play area

A popular playground in Stockport has been targeted by vandals who threw a can of white paint over play equipment. Police were made aware of the vandalism at Carrs Road Park in Cheadle and their enquiries have established that a large tub of white emulsion paint was ‘spread over’ the playground surface.

Paint was also poured over the pathways, seating areas and play equipment. Officers shared details of the incident on the GMP Cheadle & Bramhall Facebook page.

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One commenter responded: “What pathetic behaviour.” Another said: “Cant have anything these days.”

In the post, a GMP spokesperson said: “Following a recent incident of vandalism in Carrs Road Park, a large tub of white emulsion paint was spread over the playground surface, path, seating and play equipment. If anyone has any information regarding the incident or witness any behaviour that looks suspicious please report on 101 or via our GMP website using the online reporting form.

Vandals targeted a playground at Carrs Road Park in Cheadle (GMP)

"Alternatively report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. If you witness a crime taking place, call 999 immediately. Every piece of information is passed onto the relevant teams with in GMP, in this case to build a better picture and help bring offenders to justice."

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