Vandals have destroyed a cricket pitch in south London sparking outrage from local residents.
The incident was reported at Norbury Park in Croydon on August 18, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
Jenni Rodgers, leader of the Friends of Norbury Park, said: "We will have to wait for a new pitch to be put down. I am just sick of this actual lack of respect."
A Croydon Council spokesperson said: "Our parks team have made the area safe by removing the hazardous debris, but unfortunately, the pitch cannot be currently used. We will work with the police and encourage anyone with information to contact them."
Our cricket wicket has been vandalised. @yourcroydon @JasonForCroydon @AppuDhamodaran @LoveNorburySW16 @SteveReedMP pic.twitter.com/kjSuLe5NBo
— Friends of Norbury Park SW16 (@Norburyparklife) August 19, 2025
Park user John Kuhrt posted on Facebook that the damage was "a proper demolition job" rather than just a "mindless bit of vandalism", the BBC reported.
The spokesperson for Croydon Council added: "We are appalled by this outrageous act of vandalism on this community asset in Norbury Park, which has impacted on and saddened the local community.
"We have reported the incident to the police and would like to thank residents who have contacted the Council to report this senseless act of vandalism."
