Park reopens after vandalism attack

A Derry playpark has reopened after it was vandalised last week.

Part of the Creggan park was set on fire by vandals.

However, the damage has been repaired and the park is now open again.

Sinn Fein councillor Kevin Campbell condemned those involved in the vandalism

"People have worked tirelessly over the years to bring facilities such as play parks right into the heart of the Creggan community, so it was very depressing to think something would go to all this effort to try and destroy it.

"After lobbing the council the play park at Oakland Park is now repaired again and opened again for the enjoyment of the children of the area thanks to the quick work of council staff.

"I have to say that parents have a major responsibility to know where their children are as this was not the work of teenagers or young adults. So let’s teach our children to enjoy not destroy local amenities."