Council warns parents after children vandalise Flintshire play area

Summarised from The Leader's report · Updated 5 Nov, 10:11 · Archive

Children aged seven to nine were caught on CCTV damaging a litter bin at a play area in Flintshire.

The Leader reports that Penyffordd Community Council has issued a warning to parents after children aged between seven and nine were caught on CCTV vandalising The Millstone Play Area on 2 November at approximately 4.30pm. The children were seen riding bikes and scooters around the play area and kicking and pushing a litter bin until it became dislodged from the ground.

The council expressed disappointment at the incident, stating that play areas are 'community facilities provided for the enjoyment of all residents' and should 'be respected and looked after, not damaged.' The council highlighted the financial impact of vandalism on community resources and urged parents and guardians to speak with their children about respect for community property and the consequences of their actions.

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• Council warns parents after children caught vandalising Flintshire play areaPenyffordd Community Council has issued a warning after children were caught on CCTV damaging a litter bin at a play area.The Leader · 5 Nov, 09:17

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