A PARK in Darlington could see an increased police presence in the area and CCTV being installed after repeated damage to the play area.

Fryer’s Field Recreation Ground has suffered repeated incidents of vandalism after four seat rockers were smashed and carried to a separate area of the park.

Residents who look after the park had to put cones around the damaged area to stop any one else getting hurt.

Police and Civic Enforcements were made aware of the situation and inquiries are still ongoing.

Chris McEwan, mayor of Darlington, said: “Police are going to do more patrols as are the anti social behaviour team.

“But we as a community, given the pressures on police at these times, are going to reach out to the local community because we need to acknowledge our role and responsibility in being guardians of this public space.

“We want to try and get the community to be the eyes and ears in a constructive and supportive way.