A fire at public toilets in Lake, believed to have been started by ‘hooded youths’, has been condemned as ‘mindless vandalism’ by the local parish council.
Lake Parish Council, working alongside contractors, worked to ensure the public toilets at New Road were open for the Remembrance Day Sunday, following a fire at the public conveniences on Saturday evening – as previously reported by Island Echo.
The blaze, which saw Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service crews from Shanklin and Ryde attend, is believed to have been started by ‘hooded youths’, the parish council says.
A burning toilet roll was confirmed as the cause.
Parish chair Paul Brading said:
“This is mindless vandalism, potentially causing serious harm to residents and property, and we are working with the local police to bring those responsible to account.”
“On a weekend when Lake, and communities across the country, are commemorating Remembrance Sunday, it is really sad that incidents such as this arson attempt threatens public safety, as well as requires the attendance of our already overstretched public services.’
The fire at the New Road facilties follows a similar incident at the slipway toilets earlier in the year. Lake Parish Council say they continue to work with statutory agencies to maintain services and safety at all locations.
