An investigation is underway after joyriders caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to playing fields at Seaclose Park in Newport. Deep ruts were gouged into the wet turf when a stolen car – believed to be a black Range Rover – was driven across the fields. The damage, which happened overnight, affected much of the site leaving it strewn with tyre tracks. The large SUV was seen whizzing around the field, wheel spinning as it went. It’s thought the motor has been left abandoned on the field. Councillor Lora Peacey-Wilcox, Cabinet member for the environment, has said that the fields are used by people of all ages. Speaking about the damage, Cllr Peacey-Wilcox has said:
“It’s just mindless vandalism, ruining the enjoyment of many who use the site, not to mention the cost associated with reinstating the grounds. “We are working closely with the police to identify who did this.”
