Vandals set fire to children's swing in West Bay

The swing's been destroyed

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 1st Jun 2021

Vandals started a fire at a children's play park in Dorset.

The arson attack happened in the early hours of this morning at a play area in West Bay.

A swing's been destroyed by the blaze which firefighters say was started deliberately.

A spokesperson for Bridport Fire Station said:

"On arrival, the crew found one swing had been deliberately set alight.

"The crew extinguished the fire before returning to station.

"Unfortunately due the malicious act of someone, young children have one less swing to play on now."

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