VANDALS have damaged a popular children's play area in Bowerhill, Melksham, used by local families.

They ripped off a slide and lit small fires on the rubber safety matting under play equipment at the play area in Hornchurch Road.

The damage has been reported to police who said it took place between Tuesday and Thursday, July 9 and 11.

Enquiries are continuing to find the people who caused the damage.