A children’s playground has been targeted by vandals in apparent arson attack.

Play equipment at Morden Recreation Ground is believed to have been set alight overnight by vandals.

Morden resident Gemma Tombs said: "Huge congratulations to the lowlife scum who have burnt the kids playground down at morden recreation ground.

"The kids pirate ship / slide gone. Must have used something to make it burn quick."

The council said they had since made the park safe.

Councillor Andrew Judge, cabinet member for environmental sustainability and regeneration said: "It was very sad to see such vandalism in Morden Rec. 
"We put a lot of thought into ensuring our parks have quality play equipment for the borough’s children to enjoy. 
"We will be making a claim on our insurance and will work to replace this very popular play equipment in time for the school summer holidays."

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