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Carla Jenkins

Bridgeton charity pleads for help after being targeted by firebugs for third time

Bosses at a charity in Bridgeton have launched a plea for public support after they have been the subject of firebug attacks and vandalism.

Bridgeton Community Learning Campus has been targeted three times in three years by vandals, but staff say this attack has been "far worse than any other".

Pictures show the side of the building covered in graffiti scrawls, with burnt patches exposing the interiors of the building.

A section of material that looks like a sign is hanging down over the building and looks like it's been ripped off.

It is believed the vandalism occurred over the weekend, and staff have described it as "devastating".

The centre manager said: "Unfortunately yet again Bridgeton Community Learning Campus has been a target for vandalism. This will now be the 3rd time in 3 years that our charity has been targeted to such a devastating degree.

"This is by far the worst one to date. It's clear that the people involved tried to set the building on fire.

Damage on the side of the building. (Supplied)

"Our charity, like many others, is trying to survive during the pandemic. Money is already tight for our centre and this blow could possibly lead to more devastation for our much loved and needed centre.

"Please help fund at least some of the costs of fixing our wonderful centre."

The Bridgeton Community Learning Campus is now 15 years old, and provides free access to a wide range of community classes, education, youth work, kids clubs, bingo, football, employability support, counselling, health and fitness and support to vulnerable members of the community including adults with physical and mental disabilities.

As the centre is currently closed due to the pandemic, staff believe it is becoming even more of a target.

The centre has been targeted three times now (Supplied)

Police Scotland have been contacted for comment.

You can donate to the fundraiser here.

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