Wheelie bins stolen by youths and set alight on Sheffield estate

Disappointment has been expressed at the damage cause by youths stealing wheelie bins and setting them alight on a Sheffield estate.
By Claire Lewis
Published 15th Apr 2021, 08:39 BST
Updated 15th Apr 2021, 09:47 BST
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South Yorkshire Police said bins have been stolen from the Lower Manor area and then set on fire on Pipworth Fields.

A seating area and fixed bin have also been vandalised and set alight on the field, where there is a multi-use games area for the local community.

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The police force said: “The Manor and Arbourthorne Team has been made aware of wheelie bins being stolen from around the Lower Manor area and then being set on fire on Pipworth Fields.

Arsonists have started a number of fires on Pipworth Fields on the Manor estate in SheffieldArsonists have started a number of fires on Pipworth Fields on the Manor estate in Sheffield
Arsonists have started a number of fires on Pipworth Fields on the Manor estate in Sheffield

“Such a shame an outdoor area is being spoilt by local youths. The seating area and multi-use games area were put there to provide an area for people to enjoy.”

Anyone with information on those involved in the arson attacks should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

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