Vandals leave trail of damage after striking at Hillsborough Park, Sheffield

“Please help look after our parks and report any incidents of vandalism”

Vandals have struck at a popular Sheffield Park, leaving a trail of damaged trees.

Trees vandalised in Hillsborough Park. Photo: Sheffield Councilplaceholder image
Trees vandalised in Hillsborough Park. Photo: Sheffield Council | Sheffield Council

Sheffield Parks and Countryside service has reported that saplings which had been planted as part of a partnership with the city’s famous Tramlines music festival have been attacked.

The service said in a statement: “We’re sad to report that several recently planted trees in Hillsborough Park have been vandalised.

“These trees were planted in partnership with Tramlines marking their love for the park with help from our hard working volunteers, to provide benefits for people and wildlife long into the future.

“Repairing this damage costs time and money that could otherwise be spent planting and caring for more trees across the city. Please help look after our parks and report any incidents of vandalism.”

They are urging anyone who sees damage or suspicious activity in a Sheffield park to let them know by contacting Parks and Countryside via phone or email or by reporting the incident to South Yorkshire Police.

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