Sheffield football club hit by vandals - again

A junior football club in Sheffield has been hit by vandals for the second time in three months.
Vandals struck at Tinsley Juniors FCVandals struck at Tinsley Juniors FC
Vandals struck at Tinsley Juniors FC

Volunteers at Tinsley Juniors FC said they are disappointed at the latest attack at their Bawtry Road ground in which nets were smashed to pieces and their tuck shop cabin was ransacked.

CRIME: Trio arrested over Barnsley murder remain in police custodyIt is the second similar attack within three months and comes after a raid in October 2016 which left the club without any equipment after a storage unit was raided.

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POLICE: Ferrari driver hunted over crash on Sheffield roundaboutREAD MORE: Car stolen from Sheffield after seller advertised it on FacebookOn that occasion thieves stole nets, respect barriers, balls, training equipment, a new grass cutting tractor and a gazebo.

Darren Large, from Tinsley Juniors FC, said: "This is the second time in three months and it is really annoying and disappointing for everyone connected to the club.

"It's just mindless vandalism. I don't know why anyone would want to do this.

"If local residents see anything please can they report it."

Call South Yorkshire Police on 101.