'Idiots' set new Bridgend children's play area on fire

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Image caption, Equipment at the Heol Las playground in North Cornelly was set on fire

"Mindless vandals" have been accused of destroying a new playground in Bridgend by setting fire to the equipment.

Emergency services were called to the play area at Heol Las in Cornelly just before 23:00 BST on Saturday.

A South Wales Fire crew from Kenfig Hill put out the blaze and police are appealing for witnesses.

"It never ceases to amaze me why idiots wreck facilities in local communities," , deputy chief constable of South Wales Police.

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He added: "Particularly when money is tight. If you know them, cough them up. They need to understand how communities work. Disgraceful."

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