Parents taking their children to Armley Park this week were horrified when they saw the recently renovated space had been attacked by arsonists.
After years of campaigning for the park to be turned into a new playground , a six month long renovation project was undertaken in 2021 and was finished in March this year. "Our dream came true when phase one of the new playground was opened", Leeds mum Catherine Hyde said.
But, on September 30, the park was targeted by arsonists just seven months after the completed renovation. Residents who went to the park the following day said they found climbing boulders "burnt to the ground", trees felled as well as burnt equipment and playground flooring.
