Police investigating Jeep crime at Loddon park in Norfolk

CCTV has captured vandals crossing from the skatepark to the park on Kittens Lane in Loddon and damaging the "large sprung Jeep". 

The vandalism led to Loddon Town Council agreeing to order replacement parts for the damaged play equipment.

The parts will not arrive until late August.

A town council meeting heard CCTV footage showed that after the initial damage on July 2, teenagers on a daily basis were removing tapes and signs from the scene of the crime.

To address the problem of reoccurring vandalism the council decided to fence off the Jeep with six feet tall steel fences.

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The fences have been put up to stop continued vandalism to the broken Jeep (Image: Bruno Brown)

The metal fences erected have managed to deter further vandalism - but one mother who was at the park described it as an "eyesore".

She said: "It is such a shame that people have been so sad to do this, breaking children's play equipment is quite low, kids must be bored.

"The fence keeps children safe but it is an eyesore and I hope it can be repaired soon."

A Norfolk police spokesperson said: "Officers are investigating an incident of criminal damage to play equipment in Loddon.

"The incident occurred at around 6pm on Sunday 2 July, when teenagers were seen at the skate park on Kittens Lane.

"A large sprung Jeep was damaged making it unsafe to use.

"Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting reference number: 36/53940/23."

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Four replacement shock absorbers have been ordered for the Jeep which is expected to be repaired later this month.

The price of the repairs is yet to be disclosed.

The next Loddon Town Council meeting is to be held on September 13.