WHITCHURCH Town Council has spoken of its 'frustration' after toilets in a popular park were vandalised.

The women's toilets in Jubilee Park in Sherrymill Hill remain closed due to the damage caused.

Mike McDonald, the town clerk for Whitchurch Town Council, said police have been informed and said the clear up diverts money away from other projects to pay for repairs.

He added: "These are the ladies toilets in Jubilee Park, unfortunately now closed until further notice whilst we clear up this latest act of blatant vandalism.

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"Police have been informed and CCTV being retrieved.

"Whitchurch Town Council are working very hard to improve facilities for everyone in the town, which makes it even more frustrating that these acts continue to divert money away from other projects because of the cost of repairs.

"Should you have witnessed anything suspicious late this afternoon, please feel free to email clerk@whitchurchcouncil.uk or call the team during office hours on 01948 665761.

"Apologies to those who genuinely wish to use the facilities.

"We will endeavour to reopen them as soon as we are able to."

Meanwhile, Whitchurch Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT) have appealed for information.

They said: "Whitchurch SNT are currently working with Whitchurch Town Council in relation to an incident of criminal damage to the toilets in Jubilee Park on August 16 at around 5.45pm to 6pm.

"If you have any info in relation to this please email us on whitchurch.snt@westmercia.police.uk"