VANDALS have struck at a Prudhoe play park, damaging an expensive piece of equipment.

New look play areas at Highfield Park were unveiled last September.

The new junior and toddler play parks were installed after Prudhoe Town Council secured £80,000 of funding for the project.

But recently the town council has had to replace a £2,000 roundabout following an incident of vandalism.

The oyster roundabout has been paid for through an insurance claim, however the town council has paid £250 in excess.