Council forced to close play park after vandals cause 'danger to children'

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Council forced to close play park after vandals cause 'danger to children'
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It is not known when the park will re-open

A playpark in Kirkintilloch has had to be closed by East Dunbartonshire Council after recent vandalism has made the equipment unsafe.

The damage is still to be fully-assessed, and only then can decisions about repairs and the park's potential re-opening be discussed.The council said: "Unfortunately, we have been forced to close Merkland Play Park in Kirkintilloch following vandalism to the large multi-play unit. The damage is so severe that the equipment now presents a danger to children.

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