Victoria Park, Barry, victim to cruel vandalism act

Victoria Park in Barry fell victim to an attack by vandals last week which left the specially designed balustrade destroyed in pieces and the bus shelter had its glass windows smashed in during the incident. 

Images of the damage shared to the Spotted Barry Facebook group on Thursday, August 15 showed the damage inflicted on the balustrade and the bus shelter. 

Residents believed the incident had taken place the night before. 

The balustrade had been broken and left sprawled on the grass (Image: Ruby Hooper) Although the local who shared the images noted that they didn't know what had happened to cause the damage, other residents shared their dismay at the attack. 

One said: "What is wrong with people" while others noted that the damage was "such a shame" and voiced their disappointment. 

A local councillor reminisced about when the park had been opened and how the residents had been delighted when the balustrade had been officially destroyed. 

They reassured residents that the council had been made aware of the damage and were already working on undertaking emergency repairs to fix it. 

The bus shelter's windows were smashed in (Image: Ruby Hooper)

It is understood the council have reported the incident to South Wales Police who are looking into the incident. 

A spokesperson for Vale of Glamorgan Council said: "It is very disappointing to see sections of the Royal Gardens balustrade and bus shelter damaged by vandals this weekend.

The incident has been reported to South Wales Police and we would urge anyone with information to contact them.

"Our Neighbourhood Services team have assessed the damage are in the process or undertaking emergency repairs."