POLICE have increased patrols in the Tavistock area following a rise of vandalism.

Over the past three months, police have received reports of incidents in the Meadows.

A Tavistock police spokesperson said: ‘Police have increased patrols of the area when possible and would like to hear from anyone who may have information which may assist us in identifying the individual/s who may be causing such damage.’

Incidents were:

• Lamp post at Benson Meadow/skate park pulled down by moped, causing £3,300 of damage. The incident took place on October 28 between the early morning and 8pm. CR/109193/19.

• Hurricane swing (set fire to trapeze), costing £428.36.

• Offensive graffiti at skate park and bandstand ‘at least half a dozen times’ and dealt with immediately by on-call staff.

• Broken glass at youth shelter, bandstand and play area.

• Damage to youth shelter (metal panels bent), awaiting quote for repair.

• Graffiti/damage to benches and picnic tables.

• Sensory Garden bench moved twice (ending up in canal once). CR/109179/19.

• Sign in toddler play area ripped off and thrown in canal.

• Band stand roof smashed (timber panels on underside).

• Branches and tree supports on trees snapped off.

• Smashed car window near Green hut.

• Moped/motorbike tyre tracks and skid marks on grass.

• Chains taken off basket swing.

• Marijuana paraphernalia in youth shelter.